Elimelech vs Shmiel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Elimelech Rank #2,727
Shmiel Rank #2,872

Elimelech is more popular, ranked #2727 vs #2872 for Shmiel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elimelech ___

  • Elimelech Yosef
  • Elimelech Moshe
  • Elimelech Aaron
  • Elimelech David
  • Elimelech Avraham
  • Elimelech Shimon

Shmiel ___

  • Shmiel Dovid
  • Shmiel Yosef
  • Shmiel Moshe
  • Shmiel Yitzchak
  • Shmiel Menachem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elimelech

Naomi Ruth Boaz Mahlon Chilion

If you choose Shmiel

Yosef Chana Rivka Menachem Leibish

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elimelech or Shmiel more popular?

Elimelech is more popular, ranked #2727 compared to Shmiel at #2872 in the United States.

What do Elimelech and Shmiel mean?

Elimelech means "my God is king" (Hebrew origin). Shmiel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elimelech and Shmiel boy or girl names?

Elimelech is primarily a boy name. Shmiel is primarily a boy name.

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