El vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

El

Boy #34,273 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God"

Origin: Ancient Hebrew/Semitic

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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El Rank #34,273

Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #34273 for El.

Is El or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to El at #34273 in the United States.

What do El and Ivan mean?

El means "God" (Ancient Hebrew/Semitic origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are El and Ivan boy or girl names?

El is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.