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Ivy vs Ivory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivy

Girl #36 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ivy plant, climbing vine"

Origin: Old English ifig

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36
Total SSA Count
5,323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ivory

Boy #3,444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory; creamy white material"

Origin: English/Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,444
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ivy Rank #36
Ivory Rank #3,444

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 vs #3444 for Ivory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivy or Ivory more popular?

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Ivory at #3444 in the United States.

What do Ivy and Ivory mean?

Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin). Ivory means "ivory; creamy white material" (English/Latin origin).

Are Ivy and Ivory boy or girl names?

Ivy is primarily a girl name. Ivory is primarily a boy name.

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