Ivan vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Ivan Rank #153

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Ivan or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Evan mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Ivan and Evan boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.