Fraser vs Ilay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fraser

Boy #4,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest men, from Norman Freselier"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,642
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fray, Fraz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ilay

Boy #4,490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is mine; my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,490
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fraser Rank #4,642
Ilay Rank #4,490

Ilay is more popular, ranked #4490 vs #4642 for Fraser.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fraser ___

  • Fraser James
  • Fraser William
  • Fraser Gordon
  • Fraser Alexander
  • Fraser Hugh
  • Fraser Duncan

Ilay ___

  • Ilay James
  • Ilay Noah
  • Ilay David
  • Ilay Asher
  • Ilay Levi
  • Ilay Jonah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fraser

Callum Ewan Isla Fiona Angus

If you choose Ilay

Eli Ori Levi Asher Tali

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fraser or Ilay more popular?

Ilay is more popular, ranked #4490 compared to Fraser at #4642 in the United States.

What do Fraser and Ilay mean?

Fraser means "of the forest men, from Norman Freselier" (Norman French origin). Ilay means "God is mine; my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fraser and Ilay boy or girl names?

Fraser is primarily a boy name. Ilay is primarily a boy name.

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