Eliot vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliot

Boy #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,377
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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Nova

Girl #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"New"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39
Total SSA Count
5,044
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nov, Novi

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Popularity Comparison

Eliot Rank #1,377
Nova Rank #39

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 vs #1377 for Eliot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliot ___

  • Eliot James
  • Eliot Thomas
  • Eliot Henry
  • Eliot David
  • Eliot John
  • Eliot Charles

Nova ___

  • Nova Rose
  • Nova Grace
  • Nova Mae
  • Nova Jane
  • Nova Claire
  • Nova Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eliot

Oliver Theodore Hazel Clara Milo

If you choose Nova

Luna Aurora Stella Leo Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliot or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Eliot at #1377 in the United States.

What do Eliot and Nova mean?

Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin). Nova means "New" (Latin origin).

Are Eliot and Nova boy or girl names?

Eliot is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a girl name.

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