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Ivan vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #153 for Ivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Adrian mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Ivan and Adrian boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.

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