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Andrew vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Ivan Rank #153

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #153 for Ivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Ivan more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Ivan mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Andrew and Ivan boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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