Elion vs Job

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elion

Boy #2,127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"most high, exalted one"

Origin: Hebrew Elyon

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,127
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lion

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Job

Boy #2,324 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who returns, repentant"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish Islamic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,324
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Joe

Playground Safety Score

30 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Elion Rank #2,127
Job Rank #2,324

Elion is more popular, ranked #2127 vs #2324 for Job.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elion ___

  • Elion James
  • Elion David
  • Elion Gabriel
  • Elion Michael
  • Elion Noah
  • Elion Samuel

Job ___

  • Job Emmanuel
  • Job David
  • Job Michael
  • Job Samuel
  • Job Isaiah
  • Job Ezra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elion

Elijah Orion Ezra Naomi Miriam

If you choose Job

Ezra Solomon Elijah Isaiah Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elion or Job more popular?

Elion is more popular, ranked #2127 compared to Job at #2324 in the United States.

What do Elion and Job mean?

Elion means "most high, exalted one" (Hebrew Elyon origin). Job means "one who returns, repentant" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elion and Job boy or girl names?

Elion is primarily a boy name. Job is primarily a boy name.

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