Abram vs Elisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abram

Boy #712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#712
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abe, Bram

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Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#851
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lish

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Popularity Comparison

Abram Rank #712
Elisha Rank #851

Abram is more popular, ranked #712 vs #851 for Elisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abram ___

  • Abram James
  • Abram Lee
  • Abram Thomas
  • Abram Daniel
  • Abram Cole
  • Abram Isaac

Elisha ___

  • Elisha James
  • Elisha Cole
  • Elisha Dean
  • Elisha Grant
  • Elisha Ray
  • Elisha Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abram

Isaac Elijah Noah Miriam Naomi

If you choose Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abram or Elisha more popular?

Abram is more popular, ranked #712 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Abram and Elisha mean?

Abram means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abram and Elisha boy or girl names?

Abram is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.

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