Evan vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Evan Rank #143

Ivan Rank #153

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Evan or Ivan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Evan and Ivan mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Evan and Ivan boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.