Elias vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian German Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
7,653
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli

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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
Nicknames
Van, Vanya

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Popularity Comparison

Elias Rank #25
Ivan Rank #153

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #153 for Ivan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elias ___

  • Elias James
  • Elias Cole
  • Elias Thomas
  • Elias Grey
  • Elias River
  • Elias John

Ivan ___

  • Ivan Alexander
  • Ivan Michael
  • Ivan James
  • Ivan Nikolai
  • Ivan Peter
  • Ivan Leo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elias

Ezra Tobias Iris Silas Clara

If you choose Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elias or Ivan more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Elias and Ivan mean?

Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Elias and Ivan boy or girl names?

Elias is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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