Cristobal vs Ixcel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cristobal

Boy #1,481 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek (Christophoros)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,481
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cris, Tobal, Tóbal

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Ixcel

Girl #27,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Moon goddess; lady of the rainbow; goddess of medicine and weaving"

Origin: Mayan

Cultural Roots

Mayan Mexican Indigenous American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,487
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ix, Cel, Celi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cristobal Rank #1,481
Ixcel Rank #27,487

Cristobal is more popular, ranked #1481 vs #27487 for Ixcel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cristobal ___

  • Cristobal Alejandro
  • Cristobal Fernando
  • Cristobal Miguel
  • Cristobal José
  • Cristobal Luis
  • Cristobal Antonio

Ixcel ___

  • Ixcel Luna
  • Ixcel Sofia
  • Ixcel Maria
  • Ixcel Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cristobal

Alejandro Sebastian Valentina Isabella Rodrigo

If you choose Ixcel

Xochitl Citlali Itzel Quetzal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cristobal or Ixcel more popular?

Cristobal is more popular, ranked #1481 compared to Ixcel at #27487 in the United States.

What do Cristobal and Ixcel mean?

Cristobal means "bearer of Christ" (Greek (Christophoros) origin). Ixcel means "Moon goddess; lady of the rainbow; goddess of medicine and weaving" (Mayan origin).

Are Cristobal and Ixcel boy or girl names?

Cristobal is primarily a boy name. Ixcel is primarily a girl name.

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