Elimelech vs Zayde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zayde

Boy #2,680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grandfather"

Origin: Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,680
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zay

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Popularity Comparison

Elimelech Rank #2,727
Zayde Rank #2,680

Zayde is more popular, ranked #2680 vs #2727 for Elimelech.

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

Zayde ___

  • Zayde Aaron
  • Zayde Moses
  • Zayde Isaac
  • Zayde Cole
  • Zayde James
  • Zayde Ben

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elimelech

Naomi Ruth Boaz Mahlon Chilion

If you choose Zayde

Sasha Leah Ezra Miriam Yael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elimelech or Zayde more popular?

Zayde is more popular, ranked #2680 compared to Elimelech at #2727 in the United States.

What do Elimelech and Zayde mean?

Elimelech means "my God is king" (Hebrew origin). Zayde means "grandfather" (Yiddish origin).

Are Elimelech and Zayde boy or girl names?

Elimelech is primarily a boy name. Zayde is primarily a boy name.

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