Ivan vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ivan Rank #153

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Ivan or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and John mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ivan and John boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.