Carlton vs Elyjah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlton

Boy #2,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of free men"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,842
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Carl, Carl

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Elyjah

Boy #2,736 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,736
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, EJ

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Popularity Comparison

Carlton Rank #2,842
Elyjah Rank #2,736

Elyjah is more popular, ranked #2736 vs #2842 for Carlton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlton ___

  • Carlton James
  • Carlton Edward
  • Carlton Thomas
  • Carlton William
  • Carlton Alexander
  • Carlton Joseph

Elyjah ___

  • Elyjah James
  • Elyjah Michael
  • Elyjah Thomas
  • Elyjah Isaiah
  • Elyjah Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Elyjah

Isaiah Malachi Ezra Naomi Lydia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlton or Elyjah more popular?

Elyjah is more popular, ranked #2736 compared to Carlton at #2842 in the United States.

What do Carlton and Elyjah mean?

Carlton means "settlement of free men" (Old English origin). Elyjah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carlton and Elyjah boy or girl names?

Carlton is primarily a boy name. Elyjah is primarily a boy name.

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