Elliot vs Paul

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

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150
Paul Rank #264

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Paul more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Paul mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Elliot and Paul boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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