Spelling Variants
Elisabeth vs Elizabeth: Which Spelling?
Elisabeth and Elizabeth are variant spellings of the same Hebrew name with different orthographic conventions.
Global Rank #34
Elisabeth
Origin: German
Elisabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva (אלישבע), composed of "El" (God) and "sheva" (oath), meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise." The name has been used predominantly in…
Global Rank #17
Elizabeth
Origin: English
Elizabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva (אלישבע), meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance," composed of the elements El (God) and sheba (oath/seven/abundance).
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Elizabeth currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.