Jackson vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jackson Rank #35

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Jackson or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Elijah mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jackson and Elijah boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.