Ivan vs El

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #34,273 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God"

Origin: Ancient Hebrew/Semitic

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Ivan Rank #153

El Rank #34,273

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

Is Ivan or El more popular?

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

What do Ivan and El mean?

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

Are Ivan and El boy or girl names?

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