Paul vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Paul Rank #264

Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Ivan mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Paul and Ivan boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.