Elisha vs Tommy

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
Tommy Rank #731

Tommy is more popular, ranked #731 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

Tommy ___

  • Tommy James
  • Tommy Lee
  • Tommy Ray
  • Tommy Joe
  • Tommy Dean
  • Tommy Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

If you choose Tommy

Bobby Jimmy Sammy Danny Frankie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisha or Tommy more popular?

Tommy is more popular, ranked #731 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Tommy mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Tommy means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Elisha and Tommy boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Tommy is primarily a boy name.

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