Elijah vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
4,018
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jon, Johnny, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elijah Rank #8
Jonathan Rank #83

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #83 for Jonathan.

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

Jonathan ___

  • Jonathan David
  • Jonathan Michael
  • Jonathan James
  • Jonathan Andrew
  • Jonathan Cole
  • Jonathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elijah

Noah Isaac Isaiah Olivia Naomi

If you choose Jonathan

David Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elijah or Jonathan more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Jonathan mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Elijah and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.

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