Ivan vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Ivan Rank #153

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Ivan or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Charles mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Ivan and Charles boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.