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John vs Ilan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ilan

Boy #1,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,450
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Ilan Rank #1,450

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #1450 for Ilan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Ilan more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ilan at #1450 in the United States.

What do John and Ilan mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Ilan boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Ilan is primarily a boy name.

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