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Ivan vs Erick

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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Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Erick Rank #333

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #333 for Erick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Erick more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Erick mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ivan and Erick boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.

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