Elijah vs Elliott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8
Total SSA Count
11,171
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, Lijah

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Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elijah Rank #8
Elliott Rank #163

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #163 for Elliott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elijah ___

  • Elijah James
  • Elijah Thomas
  • Elijah Alexander
  • Elijah Joseph
  • Elijah Samuel
  • Elijah David

Elliott ___

  • Elliott James
  • Elliott Thomas
  • Elliott William
  • Elliott Gray
  • Elliott Reed
  • Elliott Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elijah

Noah Isaac Isaiah Olivia Naomi

If you choose Elliott

Hazel Violet Oliver Madeleine Theodore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elijah or Elliott more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Elliott mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Elijah and Elliott boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.

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