Elias vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Elias Rank #25

Ivan Rank #153

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Elias or Ivan more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Elias and Ivan mean?

Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Elias and Ivan boy or girl names?

Elias is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.