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Elizabeth

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-LIZ-uh-beth /ɪˈlɪz.ə.bəθ/High

Meaning: Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' (or 'God is abundance'). It is one of the most enduring classic names in English, borne by queens and saints. It is overwhelmingly a girl's name; used here for a boy, we note the strong lean.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classic name: Elizabeth means 'God is my oath' (said 'ee-LIZ-uh-beth'). Overwhelmingly a girl's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningElizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' (or 'God is abundance'). It is one of the most enduring classic names in English, borne by queens and saints. It is overwhelmingly a girl's name; used here for a boy, we note the strong lean.
U.S. rank (2024)#12802 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,211

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198918802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elizabeth descends from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath,' carried by biblical figures, queens, and saints across the English-speaking world. It is overwhelmingly a girl's name; as a boy's name it is highly unusual, which we note (said 'ee-LIZ-uh-beth').

For boys it is exceedingly rare, against near-universal girls' use. Classic, storied, and girl-leaning.

Did you know? Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva ('God is my oath'), has graced queens and saints for centuries — one of English's great classics. It is overwhelmingly a girl's name; used here for a boy, we note the strong lean.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Elizabeth — Hebrew Elisheva 'God is my oath'; overwhelmingly a girl's name

Variations

ElisabethElisabetElspeth

Nicknames

EliBeth

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elizabeth mean?

Elizabeth is from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' (or 'God is abundance').

How do you pronounce Elizabeth?

It's said ee-LIZ-uh-beth /ɪˈlɪz.ə.bəθ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elizabeth a boy or girl name?

Here Elizabeth is used as a boy's name, though it is overwhelmingly a girl's name — we note the lean.

How popular is Elizabeth?

Elizabeth is a very popular girls' name and exceedingly rare for boys in the U.S.

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