Elliott vs Paul

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

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

Elliott Rank #163
Paul Rank #264

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Paul more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Paul mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Elliott and Paul boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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