Nathan vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nathan Rank #62

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Elijah mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nathan and Elijah boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.