John vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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John Rank #21

Ivan Rank #153

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is John or Ivan more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do John and Ivan mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are John and Ivan boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.