Elliot vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
8,170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eth

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150
Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #150 for Elliot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliot ___

  • Elliot James
  • Elliot Thomas
  • Elliot Gray
  • Elliot Reed
  • Elliot Cole
  • Elliot Blue

Ethan ___

  • Ethan James
  • Ethan Cole
  • Ethan Thomas
  • Ethan Alexander
  • Ethan Grey
  • Ethan Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elliot

Oliver Jasper Nora Phoebe Emmett

If you choose Ethan

Emma Sophia Noah Olivia Lucas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Ethan mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elliot and Ethan boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.

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