Alexander vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Alexander Rank #27

Ivan Rank #153

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Alexander or Ivan more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Ivan mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Alexander and Ivan boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.