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Ivan vs Anthony

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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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #153 for Ivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Anthony mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Ivan and Anthony boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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