Brian vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Brian Rank #301

Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Brian or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brian and Ivan mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Brian and Ivan boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.