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John vs Elliott

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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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Elliott Rank #163

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Elliott more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do John and Elliott mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are John and Elliott boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.

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