Elisha vs Yaakov

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 #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

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Elisha Rank #851

Yaakov Rank #980

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #980 for Yaakov.

Is Elisha or Yaakov more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Yaakov at #980 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Yaakov mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elisha and Yaakov boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Yaakov is primarily a boy name.