Eliot vs Sagan

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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Sagan

Boy #4,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Żagań (city in Poland)"

Origin: Polish/Silesian

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,480
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sage

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Popularity Comparison

Eliot Rank #1,377
Sagan Rank #4,480

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 vs #4480 for Sagan.

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

Sagan ___

  • Sagan James
  • Sagan Oliver
  • Sagan Lee
  • Sagan Ray
  • Sagan Cole
  • Sagan Drake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eliot

Oliver Theodore Hazel Clara Milo

If you choose Sagan

Orion Tesla Darwin Nova Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliot or Sagan more popular?

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 compared to Sagan at #4480 in the United States.

What do Eliot and Sagan mean?

Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin). Sagan means "from Żagań (city in Poland)" (Polish/Silesian origin).

Are Eliot and Sagan boy or girl names?

Eliot is primarily a boy name. Sagan is primarily a boy name.

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