Ivan vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ivan Rank #153

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Ivan or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Ethan mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ivan and Ethan boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.