Ivan vs Gabriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Croatian Spanish Bulgarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #153
Total SSA Count: 2,340
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153

Gabriel Rank #43

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #153 for Ivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Gabriel more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Gabriel mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin).

Are Ivan and Gabriel boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Gabriel is primarily a boy name.

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