Ivan vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Ivan Rank #153

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Ivan or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Ian mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ivan and Ian boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.