Ivan vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Ivan Rank #153

Elmer Rank #1,169

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Ivan or Elmer more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Elmer mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Ivan and Elmer boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.