Carlos vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlos

Boy #135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Carlos Rank #135

Ivan Rank #153

Carlos is more popular, ranked #135 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Carlos or Ivan more popular?

Carlos is more popular, ranked #135 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Carlos and Ivan mean?

Carlos means "free man" (Germanic origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Carlos and Ivan boy or girl names?

Carlos is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.