Elisha vs Yaakov

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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Yaakov

Boy #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#980
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yankel, Kovi, Yankee

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Popularity Comparison

Elisha Rank #851
Yaakov Rank #980

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #980 for Yaakov.

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

Yaakov ___

  • Yaakov Moshe
  • Yaakov David
  • Yaakov Yitzchak
  • Yaakov Aaron
  • Yaakov Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

If you choose Yaakov

Rachel Leah Miriam Moshe Yosef

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisha or Yaakov more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Yaakov at #980 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Yaakov mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elisha and Yaakov boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Yaakov is primarily a boy name.

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