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Miguel vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miguel

Boy #189 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#189
Total SSA Count
1,924
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Miguel Rank #189
Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #189 for Miguel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miguel or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Miguel at #189 in the United States.

What do Miguel and Ivan mean?

Miguel means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Miguel and Ivan boy or girl names?

Miguel is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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