Elyas vs Yazan

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yazan

Boy #1,186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"steadfast, determined"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Jordanian Syrian Palestinian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,186
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaz, Zan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elyas Rank #1,228
Yazan Rank #1,186

Yazan is more popular, ranked #1186 vs #1228 for Elyas.

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

Yazan ___

  • Yazan Ahmad
  • Yazan Ibrahim
  • Yazan Tariq
  • Yazan Hassan
  • Yazan Ali
  • Yazan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elyas

Mia Sofia Ibrahim Yusuf Leila

If you choose Yazan

Tariq Layla Amira Sana Khalid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elyas or Yazan more popular?

Yazan is more popular, ranked #1186 compared to Elyas at #1228 in the United States.

What do Elyas and Yazan mean?

Elyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Yazan means "steadfast, determined" (Arabic origin).

Are Elyas and Yazan boy or girl names?

Elyas is primarily a boy name. Yazan is primarily a boy name.

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