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Elliott vs John

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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John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Elliott Rank #163
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and John mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elliott and John boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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