Ethan vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ethan Rank #19

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #19 for Ethan.

Is Ethan or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Ethan at #19 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Elijah mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ethan and Elijah boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.