Elliot vs Martin

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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Martin

Boy #308 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Scandinavian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#308
Total SSA Count
1,101
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marty, Mart, Marto

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Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150
Martin Rank #308

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #308 for Martin.

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

Martin ___

  • Martin Martin James
  • Martin Martin Alexander
  • Martin Martin Thomas
  • Martin Martin Cole
  • Martin Martin Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elliot

Oliver Jasper Nora Phoebe Emmett

If you choose Martin

Henry Charles Eleanor Margaret Thomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Martin more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Martin at #308 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Martin mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Elliot and Martin boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Martin is primarily a boy name.

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