Ivan vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Ivan Rank #153

Alejandro Rank #185

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Ivan or Alejandro more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Alejandro mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ivan and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.