Elliot vs King

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150
King Rank #343

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #343 for King.

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

King ___

  • King James
  • King David
  • King Alexander
  • King Emmanuel
  • King Solomon
  • King Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elliot

Oliver Jasper Nora Phoebe Emmett

If you choose King

Major Duke Royal Prince Reign

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or King more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Elliot and King mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Elliot and King boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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