Elias vs Juan

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elias Rank #25
Juan Rank #137

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #137 for Juan.

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

Juan ___

  • Juan Carlos
  • Juan Miguel
  • Juan Antonio
  • Juan Pablo
  • Juan Andres
  • Juan Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elias

Ezra Tobias Iris Silas Clara

If you choose Juan

Miguel Carlos Diego Sofia Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elias or Juan more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Juan at #137 in the United States.

What do Elias and Juan mean?

Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elias and Juan boy or girl names?

Elias is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.

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