Ivan vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

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Ivan Rank #153

Brian Rank #301

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Ivan or Brian more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Brian mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Ivan and Brian boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.