Elihu vs Kolin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elihu

Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,577
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli

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Kolin

Boy #5,725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos via Norman

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,725
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cole, Col

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Popularity Comparison

Elihu Rank #5,577
Kolin Rank #5,725

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 vs #5725 for Kolin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elihu ___

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

Kolin ___

  • Kolin James
  • Kolin Patrick
  • Kolin Michael
  • Kolin Thomas
  • Kolin Ryan
  • Kolin Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Elihu

Ezra Elijah Micah Caleb Naomi

If you choose Kolin

Declan Aidan Finnian Brigid Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elihu or Kolin more popular?

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 compared to Kolin at #5725 in the United States.

What do Elihu and Kolin mean?

Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin). Kolin means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos via Norman origin).

Are Elihu and Kolin boy or girl names?

Elihu is primarily a boy name. Kolin is primarily a boy name.

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