Aaron vs Elliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain of strength; exalted"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#79
Total SSA Count
4,225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ron, Ronnie

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Eli, El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aaron Rank #79
Elliot Rank #150

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #150 for Elliot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aaron ___

  • Aaron James
  • Aaron Michael
  • Aaron David
  • Aaron Thomas
  • Aaron Cole
  • Aaron Blake

Elliot ___

  • Elliot James
  • Elliot Thomas
  • Elliot Gray
  • Elliot Reed
  • Elliot Cole
  • Elliot Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aaron

Noah Eli Caleb Hannah Naomi

If you choose Elliot

Oliver Jasper Nora Phoebe Emmett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaron or Elliot more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Elliot mean?

Aaron means "mountain of strength; exalted" (Hebrew origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Aaron and Elliot boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.

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