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Elliot vs John

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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Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and John mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elliot and John boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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