Ivan vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Ivan Rank #153

Paul Rank #264

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Ivan or Paul more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Paul mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Ivan and Paul boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.