Elias

Elias is a common male given name that has its roots in various cultures and languages. In the Old Testament, Elias was a prophet who challenged the worship of false gods in Israel. The name is derived from the Hebrew name "Eliyahu," which means "My God is Yahweh." In Greek, the name is spelled "Ηλίας" and is pronounced "Ee-lee-as," while in Spanish and Portuguese it is spelled "Elías" and pronounced "Eh-lee-as." Elias has been a popular name throughout history, and many notable figures have borne this name, including Elias Canetti, a Bulgarian-born Swiss writer and Nobel Prize laureate, and Elias Howe, an American inventor who developed the first practical sewing machine.

Elias rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)

• Rank 44. Dylan
• Rank 45. Lincoln
• Rank 46. Thomas
• Rank 47. Maverick
• Rank 48. Elias
• Rank 49. Josiah
• Rank 50. Charles
• Rank 51. Caleb
• Rank 52. Christopher

Nicknames for Elias

Eli	EE-lye	Shortened version of Elias
Lias	LYE-us	Common nickname for Elias
Lio	LEE-oh	A playful variation of Elias
E	EE	A simple and straightforward nickname for Elias
El	ELL	Another shortened version of Elias
Liaso	LYE-ah-so	A more unique and creative nickname for Elias
Ellie	ELL-ee	A gender-neutral nickname for Elias
Ely	EE-lee	A variation of Elias that sounds more modern and unique
Eli	EE-lye	Short and sweet nickname for Elias.
Lias	LYE-us	A unique and uncommon nickname for Elias.
Lio	LEE-oh	A cute and playful nickname for Elias.
Ely	EH-lee	A simple and easy-to-say nickname for Elias.
El	EL	A classic and straightforward nickname for Elias.
E	EE	The shortest and simplest nickname for Elias.

Famous people named Elias

Elias Canetti	Literature and Philosophy	Bulgarian-born British writer and philosopher, Nobel Prize in Literature laureate
Elias Howe	Invention	American inventor of the sewing machine
Elias James Corey	Chemistry	American organic chemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate
Elias Lönnrot	Literature	Finnish philologist and collector of Finnish and Karelian folklore
Elias Pettersson	Ice Hockey	Swedish professional ice hockey player for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL)
Elias Koteas	Acting	Canadian actor
Elias Toufexis	Acting	Canadian actor and voice actor
Elias Boudinot	Politics	American lawyer and statesman, President of the Continental Congress
Elias Disney	Business	Father of Walt Disney, co-founder of The Walt Disney Company
Elias Harris	Basketball	German-American professional basketball player
Elias Canetti	Literature	Bulgarian-born Swiss writer and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate
Elias Howe	Invention	American inventor who patented the first practical sewing machine
Elias Koteas	Acting	Canadian actor known for his roles in The Thin Red Line and The Killing
Elias Pettersson	Ice Hockey	Swedish professional ice hockey player for the Vancouver Canucks
Elias James Corey	Chemistry	American organic chemist and Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate for his work on stereoselective organic synthesis
Elias Boudinot	Politics	American statesman and lawyer who served as the President of the Continental Congress and Director of the United States Mint
Elias Disney	Entrepreneurship	Father of Walt Disney and co-founder of The Walt Disney Company
Elias Lönnrot	Literature	Finnish philologist and collector of Finnish and Karelian folklore, known for compiling the Kalevala
Elias Hicks	Religion	American Quaker minister and prominent abolitionist, known for his controversial teachings on religious and social issues
Elias Ashmole	History	English antiquary, politician, and founder of the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, known for his extensive collection of manuscripts and artifacts.

Fictional character called Elias from pop culture

Elias	known for	explanation
Elias Toufexis	voice actor	Known for providing the voice for Adam Jensen in the Deus Ex video game series.
Elias Acorn	fictional character	Prince Elias Acorn is a fictional character in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series published by Archie Comics.
Elias Rahim	fictional character	Elias Rahim is a character from the Netflix series '13 Reasons Why'.
Elias Bouchard	fictional character	Elias Bouchard is a character from the horror podcast 'The Magnus Archives'.
Elias Walker	fictional character	Elias Walker is a character from the video game Call of Duty: Ghosts.
Elias "Eli" Thompson	fictional character	Eli Thompson is a character from the HBO series 'Boardwalk Empire'.
Elias "Eli" Lapp	fictional character	Eli Lapp is a character from the movie 'Witness' played by Harrison Ford.
Elias "Eli" Kassar	fictional character	Eli Kassar is a character from the video game Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands.
Elias "Eli" Goldsworthy	fictional character	Eli Goldsworthy is a character from the Canadian teen drama 'Degrassi'.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elias

What is the origin of the name Elias?	The name Elias is of Hebrew origin.
What is the meaning of the name Elias?	The name Elias means 'my God is Yahweh' or 'Yahweh is my God'.
Is Elias a popular name?	Yes, Elias has been steadily increasing in popularity in recent years. It ranked #67 in the US in 2020.
What are some famous people with the name Elias?	Some famous people with the name Elias include Elias Koteas, Elias Pettersson, and Elias Canetti.
Is Elias a unisex name?	While Elias is primarily a male name, it has been used for females as well.
What is the origin of the name Elias?	The name Elias has Hebrew origins and means 'Yahweh is God'.
Is Elias a popular name?	Yes, Elias has become increasingly popular in recent years, ranking as the 67th most popular name for boys in the United States in 2020.
What are some famous people named Elias?	Famous people named Elias include musician Elias Koteas, football player Elias Pettersson, and actor Elias Toufexis.
Is Elias a unisex name?	No, Elias is typically a masculine name.
What are some variations of the name Elias?	Variations of the name Elias include Eli, Elijah, and Elyas.
What is the meaning behind the name Elias?	The name Elias means 'Yahweh is God', reflecting its Hebrew origins.
What are some nicknames for Elias?	Common nicknames for Elias include Eli and Lias.