Elisha vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Elisha Rank #851

Alec Rank #880

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Elisha or Alec more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Alec mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Elisha and Alec boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.