Ian vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Ian Rank #75

Ivan Rank #153

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Ian or Ivan more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ian and Ivan mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Ian and Ivan boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.