Elvis vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elvis

Boy #1,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all wise (from Norse Alviss)"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,171
Total SSA Count
177
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
El

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elvis Rank #1,171
Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #1171 for Elvis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elvis ___

  • Elvis Aaron
  • Elvis James
  • Elvis Ray
  • Elvis Dean
  • Elvis Lee
  • Elvis Wayne

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 Elvis

Johnny Jerry Waylon Dolly Patsy

If you choose Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elvis or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Elvis at #1171 in the United States.

What do Elvis and Ivan mean?

Elvis means "all wise (from Norse Alviss)" (Old Norse origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Elvis and Ivan boy or girl names?

Elvis is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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