Elihu
Meaning
"He is my God"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,577
- Total SSA Count
- 17
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Eli
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"He is my God"
Origin: Hebrew
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5577 for Elihu.
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Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Elihu at #5577 in the United States.
Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Elihu is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.