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Elias

Elias is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "The Lord is my God". It works comfortably in more than one language and culture, and we file it here as an internationally-recognised and a classic name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.

At a glance

Meaning
The Lord is my God
Origin
Hebrew
Name family
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Style
international, classic

Names similar to Elias

Sharing at least one style with Elias — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

Sibling name pairings

Names that share Elias's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

Questions about the name Elias

What does the name Elias mean?

Elias is of Hebrew origin and means "The Lord is my God".

Is Elias a popular baby name in the UK?

Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Elias" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.

What names are similar to Elias?

Names with a similar style to Elias include Muhammad, Hugo, Rory, Arjun.

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.

Reviewed July 2026.