Elisha vs Meir

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elisha Rank #851
Meir Rank #916

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #916 for Meir.

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

Meir ___

  • Meir David
  • Meir Aaron
  • Meir Jacob
  • Meir Eli
  • Meir Nathan
  • Meir Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

If you choose Meir

Tzvi Miriam Devorah Noam Avital

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisha or Meir more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Meir at #916 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Meir mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Meir means "shining, luminous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elisha and Meir boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Meir is primarily a boy name.

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