Elisha vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#851
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lish

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Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#765
Total SSA Count
332
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Huey, Hughie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elisha Rank #851
Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #851 for Elisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisha ___

  • Elisha James
  • Elisha Cole
  • Elisha Dean
  • Elisha Grant
  • Elisha Ray
  • Elisha Thomas

Hugh ___

  • Hugh James
  • Hugh Alexander
  • Hugh William
  • Hugh Robert
  • Hugh George
  • Hugh Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisha or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Hugh mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Elisha and Hugh boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.

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