Lael vs Ilan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lael

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,468
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Lael Rank #1,468
Ilan Rank #1,450

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 vs #1468 for Lael.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lael or Ilan more popular?

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 compared to Lael at #1468 in the United States.

What do Lael and Ilan mean?

Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lael and Ilan boy or girl names?

Lael is primarily a boy name. Ilan is primarily a boy name.

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