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Eliot vs Amar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliot

Boy #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,377
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Eliot Rank #1,377
Amar Rank #1,241

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1377 for Eliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliot or Amar more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Eliot at #1377 in the United States.

What do Eliot and Amar mean?

Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin). Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Eliot and Amar boy or girl names?

Eliot is primarily a boy name. Amar is primarily a boy name.

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