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Omar vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
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

Omar Rank #260
Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #260 for Omar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omar or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Omar at #260 in the United States.

What do Omar and Ivan mean?

Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Omar and Ivan boy or girl names?

Omar is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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