Elliot vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Elliot Rank #150

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #150 for Elliot.

Is Elliot or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Alexander mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Elliot and Alexander boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.