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George vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
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

George Rank #123
Ivan Rank #153

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #153 for Ivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Ivan more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do George and Ivan mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are George and Ivan boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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