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John vs Elliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Elliot Rank #150

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Elliot more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do John and Elliot mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are John and Elliot boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.

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