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Elias
Meaning: my God is Yahweh · Origin: Greek (from Hebrew) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The Greek form of Elijah. Popular across Europe and Latin America.
Famous people named Elias
- Elias Howe (inventor)
Nicknames
Eli
Variants & related names
Elijah, Elías, Ilias
Elias name art
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FAQ
What does the name Elias mean?
Elias means “my God is Yahweh”. It comes from Greek (from Hebrew).
Is Elias a popular name?
Yes — Elias has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Elias?
Eli.
What are other forms of Elias?
Elijah, Elías, Ilias.
Similar names
Atlas · Peter · Leon · Stephen · Timothy · Colin
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.