John vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #21 for John.

Is John or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do John and Elijah mean?

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

Are John and Elijah boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.