Edward vs Elliott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#228
Total SSA Count
1,584
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ted

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Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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Popularity Comparison

Edward Rank #228
Elliott Rank #163

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #228 for Edward.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edward ___

  • Edward James
  • Edward William
  • Edward Thomas
  • Edward Charles
  • Edward Henry
  • Edward George

Elliott ___

  • Elliott James
  • Elliott Thomas
  • Elliott William
  • Elliott Gray
  • Elliott Reed
  • Elliott Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edward

Charlotte Eleanor Margaret William Henry

If you choose Elliott

Hazel Violet Oliver Madeleine Theodore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edward or Elliott more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Elliott mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Edward and Elliott boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.

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