Ivan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Ivan Rank #153

Richard Rank #232

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Ivan or Richard more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Richard mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ivan and Richard boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.