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Elliott vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
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

Elliott Rank #163
Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Ethan mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elliott and Ethan boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.

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