Ivan vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Ivan Rank #153

Christopher Rank #61

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Ivan or Christopher more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Christopher mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Ivan and Christopher boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.