Christopher vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christopher

Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Christopher Rank #61

Ivan Rank #153

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Christopher or Ivan more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Christopher and Ivan mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Christopher and Ivan boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.