Ivan vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Ivan Rank #153

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Ivan or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Nicholas mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Ivan and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.