Avigdor vs Iyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avigdor

Boy #5,216 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of the flock, guardian of the people"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,216
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Avi, Dori, Vigdor

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Iyan

Boy #5,087 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog Hebrew International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,087
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iy

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Popularity Comparison

Avigdor Rank #5,216
Iyan Rank #5,087

Iyan is more popular, ranked #5087 vs #5216 for Avigdor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avigdor ___

  • Avigdor Moshe
  • Avigdor David
  • Avigdor Yosef
  • Avigdor Shlomo
  • Avigdor Chaim
  • Avigdor Noam

Iyan ___

  • Iyan Miguel
  • Iyan Joseph
  • Iyan Carlos
  • Iyan James
  • Iyan Luis
  • Iyan Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avigdor

Devorah Yosef Rivka Shimon Rachel

If you choose Iyan

Noel Marco Sofia Isabel Nico

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avigdor or Iyan more popular?

Iyan is more popular, ranked #5087 compared to Avigdor at #5216 in the United States.

What do Avigdor and Iyan mean?

Avigdor means "father of the flock, guardian of the people" (Hebrew origin). Iyan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin).

Are Avigdor and Iyan boy or girl names?

Avigdor is primarily a boy name. Iyan is primarily a boy name.

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