Louis vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Louis Rank #236

Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #236 for Louis.

Is Louis or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do Louis and Ivan mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Louis and Ivan boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.