Elis vs Naftoli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elis

Boy #6,117 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scandinavian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,117
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

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Naftoli

Boy #6,008 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to twist, to wrestle with"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,008
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naftul, Tuli

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Popularity Comparison

Elis Rank #6,117
Naftoli Rank #6,008

Naftoli is more popular, ranked #6008 vs #6117 for Elis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elis ___

  • Elis James
  • Elis Thomas
  • Elis John
  • Elis Owen
  • Elis Morgan
  • Elis David

Naftoli ___

  • Naftoli Moshe
  • Naftoli Chaim
  • Naftoli Yosef
  • Naftoli Avraham
  • Naftoli Dovid
  • Naftoli Shlomo

Sibling Name Ideas

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Seren Rhys Carys Owen Finn

If you choose Naftoli

Menachem Boruch Leib Rivka Chana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elis or Naftoli more popular?

Naftoli is more popular, ranked #6008 compared to Elis at #6117 in the United States.

What do Elis and Naftoli mean?

Elis means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Naftoli means "to twist, to wrestle with" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elis and Naftoli boy or girl names?

Elis is primarily a boy name. Naftoli is primarily a boy name.

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