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Estes vs Elias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Estes

Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,754
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian German Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
7,653
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Estes Rank #31,754
Elias Rank #25

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #31754 for Estes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estes or Elias more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Estes and Elias mean?

Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin). Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Estes and Elias boy or girl names?

Estes is primarily a boy name. Elias is primarily a boy name.

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