Elisha vs Wes

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 #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Elisha Rank #851

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #851 for Elisha.

Is Elisha or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Wes mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Elisha and Wes boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.