Ivan vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Ivan Rank #153

Nicolas Rank #184

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Ivan or Nicolas more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Nicolas mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ivan and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.