Ismael vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ismael

Boy #234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Arabic Latin American Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#234
Total SSA Count
1,532
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Isma, Mael

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ismael Rank #234
Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #234 for Ismael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ismael ___

  • Ismael Antonio
  • Ismael David
  • Ismael Rafael
  • Ismael Alejandro
  • Ismael Xavier
  • Ismael Jose

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 Ismael

Gabriel Rafael Daniel Valentina Sofia

If you choose Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ismael or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Ismael at #234 in the United States.

What do Ismael and Ivan mean?

Ismael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Ismael and Ivan boy or girl names?

Ismael is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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