Ivan vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Ivan Rank #153

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Ivan or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Julian mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Ivan and Julian boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.