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Elliot vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
8,170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150
Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Ethan mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elliot and Ethan boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.

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