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Ivan vs Daniel

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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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #153 for Ivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Daniel mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ivan and Daniel boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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