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Erick vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Erick Rank #333
Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #333 for Erick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and Ivan mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Erick and Ivan boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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