Ivan vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ivan Rank #153

Gideon Rank #332

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Ivan or Gideon more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Gideon mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ivan and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.