Emiliano vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emiliano

Boy #113 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, striving"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#113
Total SSA Count
3,125
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Emi, Emil, Mili

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Emiliano Rank #113
Ivan Rank #153

Emiliano is more popular, ranked #113 vs #153 for Ivan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emiliano ___

  • Emiliano Jose
  • Emiliano Antonio
  • Emiliano Carlos
  • Emiliano Rafael
  • Emiliano Miguel
  • Emiliano Santiago

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 Emiliano

Valentina Isabella Sebastiano Rodrigo Lucia

If you choose Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emiliano or Ivan more popular?

Emiliano is more popular, ranked #113 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Emiliano and Ivan mean?

Emiliano means "industrious, striving" (Latin origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Emiliano and Ivan boy or girl names?

Emiliano is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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