Ivan vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

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Ivan Rank #153

Adolf Rank #26,599

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Ivan or Adolf more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Adolf mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Ivan and Adolf boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.