John vs Elias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Elias Rank #25

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #25 for Elias.

Is John or Elias more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Elias at #25 in the United States.

What do John and Elias mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Elias boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Elias is primarily a boy name.