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Boy Name

Elihu

"My God is he, my God is Yahweh"

Ranked #5491 for boys

About the Name Elihu

Meaning

My God is he, my God is Yahweh

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

E

Boy Rank

#5491

Elihu is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "My God is he, my God is Yahweh" and Currently ranked #5491 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#56
1950
#30
1960
#41
1970
#57
1980
#101
1990
#158
2000
#157
2010
#82
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Elihu

  • EY Elihu Yale (English businessman, 1649-1721)
  • ER Elihu Root (American statesman, 1845-1937)

Names Similar to Elihu

Elijah

Boy

My God is Yahweh; Hebrew name combining 'God' and 'Yahweh,' expressing devotion.

Eli

Boy

Ascended, uplifted, my God

Elias

Boy

The Lord is my God

Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
5
Starts with
E
Origin
Hebrew

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