Charlotte vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Van, Vanya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Ivan Rank #153

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #153 for Ivan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Ivan ___

  • Ivan Alexander
  • Ivan Michael
  • Ivan James
  • Ivan Nikolai
  • Ivan Peter
  • Ivan Leo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ivan more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ivan mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Charlotte and Ivan boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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