Ivan vs Ao

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

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Ao Rank #14,516

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Ao more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Ao mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Ivan and Ao boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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