Elijah vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elijah Rank #8

Samuel Rank #17

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #17 for Samuel.

Is Elijah or Samuel more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Samuel at #17 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Samuel mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijah and Samuel boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.