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David vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

David Rank #31
Ivan Rank #153

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #153 for Ivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Ivan more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do David and Ivan mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are David and Ivan boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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