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Jose vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Croatian Spanish Bulgarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#153
Total SSA Count
2,340
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jose Rank #91
Ivan Rank #153

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 vs #153 for Ivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jose or Ivan more popular?

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Jose and Ivan mean?

Jose means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Jose and Ivan boy or girl names?

Jose is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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