Julian vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Julian Rank #30

Ivan Rank #153

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Julian or Ivan more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Julian and Ivan mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Julian and Ivan boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.