Dovid vs Ilan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dovid

Boy #1,302 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear one, uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,302
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dov, Dovi

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Popularity Comparison

Dovid Rank #1,302
Ilan Rank #1,450

Dovid is more popular, ranked #1302 vs #1450 for Ilan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dovid ___

  • Dovid Moshe
  • Dovid Yosef
  • Dovid Aaron
  • Dovid Chaim
  • Dovid Baruch
  • Dovid Menachem

Ilan ___

  • Ilan Noah
  • Ilan Asher
  • Ilan David
  • Ilan Michael
  • Ilan Joseph
  • Ilan Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dovid

Moshe Shmuel Rivka Chaya Miriam

If you choose Ilan

Noa Maya Eli Talia Ariel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dovid or Ilan more popular?

Dovid is more popular, ranked #1302 compared to Ilan at #1450 in the United States.

What do Dovid and Ilan mean?

Dovid means "dear one, uncle" (Hebrew origin). Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dovid and Ilan boy or girl names?

Dovid is primarily a boy name. Ilan is primarily a boy name.

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