Shade vs Elihu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shade

Boy #5,590 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shadow, area of darkness"

Origin: Old English (sceadu)

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Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Shade Rank #5,590

Elihu Rank #5,577

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 vs #5590 for Shade.

Is Shade or Elihu more popular?

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 compared to Shade at #5590 in the United States.

What do Shade and Elihu mean?

Shade means "shadow, area of darkness" (Old English (sceadu) origin). Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shade and Elihu boy or girl names?

Shade is primarily a boy name. Elihu is primarily a boy name.