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Ivan vs Juan

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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Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Juan Rank #137

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #153 for Ivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Juan more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Juan mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ivan and Juan boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.

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