Eliot vs Obadiah

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Eliot Rank #1,377
Obadiah Rank #1,416

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

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

Obadiah ___

  • Obadiah James
  • Obadiah John
  • Obadiah Samuel
  • Obadiah Thomas
  • Obadiah Elijah
  • Obadiah Ezra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eliot

Oliver Theodore Hazel Clara Milo

If you choose Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliot or Obadiah more popular?

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Eliot and Obadiah mean?

Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eliot and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Eliot is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.

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