What origin is the name Elihu?

Elihu comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Elihu a popular name?

Elihu is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Elihu?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Elihu — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Elihu

Q: Is Elihu a rare name?

Yes. Elihu does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Elihu

Elihu

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Elihu is a hebrew boy's name meaning "God has helped; my god is he. elihu was a young man in the biblical book of job who gave fiery defense of gods righteousness".

The meaning of Elihu is "God has helped; my god is he. elihu was a young man in the biblical book of job who gave fiery defense of gods righteousness" — a boy name of hebrew origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

God has helped; my god is he. elihu was a young man in the biblical book of job who gave fiery defense of gods righteousness

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Elihu

Very rare in US records

What does Elihu mean?

Elihu is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "God has helped; my god is he. elihu was a young man in the biblical book of job who gave fiery defense of gods righteousness".

Is Elihu a rare name?

Yes. Elihu does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Elihu

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Elihu

Elihu means "God has helped; my god is he. elihu was a young man in the biblical book of job who gave fiery defense of gods righteousness" — these names share that spirit.