Eliam vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliam

Boy #382 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God of the people"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#382
Total SSA Count
853
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Liam

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Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

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Popularity Comparison

Eliam Rank #382
Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #382 for Eliam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliam ___

  • Eliam James
  • Eliam Elijah
  • Eliam Jacob
  • Eliam Daniel
  • Eliam Noah
  • Eliam Gabriel

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eliam

Elijah Ezra Isaiah Abigail Naomi

If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliam or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Eliam at #382 in the United States.

What do Eliam and Killian mean?

Eliam means "God of the people" (Hebrew origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Eliam and Killian boy or girl names?

Eliam is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.

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