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Ethan vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
8,170
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

Ethan Rank #19
Ivan Rank #153

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #153 for Ivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethan or Ivan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Ivan mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Ethan and Ivan boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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