Elihu vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Elihu Rank #5,577
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5577 for Elihu.

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elihu

Ezra Elijah Micah Caleb Naomi

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elihu or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Elihu at #5577 in the United States.

What do Elihu and Liam mean?

Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Elihu and Liam boy or girl names?

Elihu is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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