Ivan vs Kean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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✓ All Clear

Boy #5,607 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cian

Irish English

15 High Risk

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Ivan Rank #153

Kean Rank #5,607

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #5607 for Kean.

Is Ivan or Kean more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Kean at #5607 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Kean mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Kean means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cian origin).

Are Ivan and Kean boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Kean is primarily a boy name.