Hunter vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Hunter Rank #128

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Elijah mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hunter and Elijah boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.