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Ivan vs Jesus

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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Jesus

Boy #164 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh saves; God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew (Yeshua)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#164
Total SSA Count
2,210
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Jesus Rank #164

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #164 for Jesus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Jesus more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Jesus at #164 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Jesus mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Jesus means "Yahweh saves; God is salvation" (Hebrew (Yeshua) origin).

Are Ivan and Jesus boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Jesus is primarily a boy name.

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