Credence vs Elihu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Credence

Boy #5,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belief, trust, credibility"

Origin: Medieval Latin (credentia)

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,594
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cree, Dence

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Credence Rank #5,594
Elihu Rank #5,577

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 vs #5594 for Credence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Credence ___

  • Credence James
  • Credence Paul
  • Credence River
  • Credence Lake
  • Credence Blue
  • Credence Alexander

Elihu ___

  • Elihu James
  • Elihu Samuel
  • Elihu David
  • Elihu Thomas
  • Elihu Nathan
  • Elihu Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Credence or Elihu more popular?

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 compared to Credence at #5594 in the United States.

What do Credence and Elihu mean?

Credence means "belief, trust, credibility" (Medieval Latin (credentia) origin). Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Credence and Elihu boy or girl names?

Credence is primarily a boy name. Elihu is primarily a boy name.

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