Elyas vs Sultan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elyas

Boy #1,228 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,228
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Ely

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Sultan

Boy #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, authority, power"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,298
Total SSA Count
151
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Suli

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Popularity Comparison

Elyas Rank #1,228
Sultan Rank #1,298

Elyas is more popular, ranked #1228 vs #1298 for Sultan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elyas ___

  • Elyas James
  • Elyas Noah
  • Elyas Finn
  • Elyas Sebastian
  • Elyas Theodore
  • Elyas August

Sultan ___

  • Sultan Ahmad
  • Sultan Ali
  • Sultan Ibrahim
  • Sultan Hassan
  • Sultan Malik
  • Sultan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elyas

Mia Sofia Ibrahim Yusuf Leila

If you choose Sultan

Malik Tariq Amir Fatima Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elyas or Sultan more popular?

Elyas is more popular, ranked #1228 compared to Sultan at #1298 in the United States.

What do Elyas and Sultan mean?

Elyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin).

Are Elyas and Sultan boy or girl names?

Elyas is primarily a boy name. Sultan is primarily a boy name.

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