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Diego vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#145
Total SSA Count
2,506
Syllables
3
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

Diego Rank #145
Ivan Rank #153

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #153 for Ivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or Ivan more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Diego and Ivan mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Diego and Ivan boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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