Elias vs Jack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian German Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
7,653
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli

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Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15
Total SSA Count
8,434
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jackie

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Popularity Comparison

Elias Rank #25
Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #25 for Elias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elias ___

  • Elias James
  • Elias Cole
  • Elias Thomas
  • Elias Grey
  • Elias River
  • Elias John

Jack ___

  • Jack Henry
  • Jack Thomas
  • Jack William
  • Jack Oliver
  • Jack James
  • Jack Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elias

Ezra Tobias Iris Silas Clara

If you choose Jack

Charlie Lily Oliver Sophie Harry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elias or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Elias at #25 in the United States.

What do Elias and Jack mean?

Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elias and Jack boy or girl names?

Elias is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.

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