Guy vs Ilan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilan

Boy #1,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,450
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ili

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Guy Rank #1,562
Ilan Rank #1,450

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 vs #1562 for Guy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Guy ___

  • Guy James
  • Guy Thomas
  • Guy William
  • Guy Edward
  • Guy Michael
  • Guy Robert

Ilan ___

  • Ilan Noah
  • Ilan Asher
  • Ilan David
  • Ilan Michael
  • Ilan Joseph
  • Ilan Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Guy

Miles Rex Hugh Bess Nell

If you choose Ilan

Noa Maya Eli Talia Ariel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guy or Ilan more popular?

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Ilan mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Guy and Ilan boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Ilan is primarily a boy name.

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