Eliphaz vs Shem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliphaz

Boy #6,711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is fine gold"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

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Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

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Eliphaz Rank #6,711

Shem Rank #6,712

Eliphaz is more popular, ranked #6711 vs #6712 for Shem.

Is Eliphaz or Shem more popular?

Eliphaz is more popular, ranked #6711 compared to Shem at #6712 in the United States.

What do Eliphaz and Shem mean?

Eliphaz means "God is fine gold" (Hebrew origin). Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eliphaz and Shem boy or girl names?

Eliphaz is primarily a boy name. Shem is primarily a boy name.