Grace vs Ivy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grace

Girl #40 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Divine grace, elegance, goodwill"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40
Total SSA Count
5,002
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gracie, Gray

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Ivy

Girl #36 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ivy plant, climbing vine"

Origin: Old English ifig

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36
Total SSA Count
5,323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ives

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Grace Rank #40
Ivy Rank #36

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 vs #40 for Grace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grace ___

  • Grace Elizabeth
  • Grace Anne
  • Grace Marie
  • Grace Louise
  • Grace Eleanor
  • Grace Victoria

Ivy ___

  • Ivy Rose
  • Ivy Mae
  • Ivy Grace
  • Ivy Jean
  • Ivy Claire
  • Ivy Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grace

Charlotte Eleanor Violet Henry James

If you choose Ivy

Violet Hazel Jasper Willow Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grace or Ivy more popular?

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Grace at #40 in the United States.

What do Grace and Ivy mean?

Grace means "Divine grace, elegance, goodwill" (Latin origin). Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin).

Are Grace and Ivy boy or girl names?

Grace is primarily a girl name. Ivy is primarily a girl name.

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