An vs Elim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

An

Boy #4,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Vietnamese/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,327
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Elim

Boy #4,217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place of palm trees or mighty trees"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,217
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

An Rank #4,327
Elim Rank #4,217

Elim is more popular, ranked #4217 vs #4327 for An.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

An ___

  • An Joseph
  • An Michael
  • An David
  • An James
  • An Lee

Elim ___

  • Elim Joseph
  • Elim David
  • Elim James
  • Elim Isaac
  • Elim Noah
  • Elim Caleb

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose An

Linh Bao Nam Mai Minh

If you choose Elim

Ezra Silas Levi Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is An or Elim more popular?

Elim is more popular, ranked #4217 compared to An at #4327 in the United States.

What do An and Elim mean?

An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin). Elim means "place of palm trees or mighty trees" (Hebrew origin).

Are An and Elim boy or girl names?

An is primarily a boy name. Elim is primarily a boy name.

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