Elijah vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elijah Rank #8

Nathan Rank #62

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Elijah or Nathan more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Nathan mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijah and Nathan boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.