Moses vs Elias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moses

Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

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Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Greek Scandinavian German Spanish American

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Moses Rank #506

Elias Rank #25

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #506 for Moses.

Is Moses or Elias more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Moses at #506 in the United States.

What do Moses and Elias mean?

Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin). Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Moses and Elias boy or girl names?

Moses is primarily a boy name. Elias is primarily a boy name.