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Eliot vs Nova

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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Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,180
Total SSA Count
176
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Eliot Rank #1,377
Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1377 for Eliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliot or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Eliot at #1377 in the United States.

What do Eliot and Nova mean?

Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Eliot and Nova boy or girl names?

Eliot is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.

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