Ivan vs Sebastian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"from Sebastia"

Origin: Latin

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Ivan Rank #153

Sebastian Rank #14

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Ivan or Sebastian more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Sebastian mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin).

Are Ivan and Sebastian boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Sebastian is primarily a boy name.