Gavriel vs Jovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jovan

Boy #1,755 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Slavic Macedonian Croatian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,755
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Jova

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gavriel Rank #1,770
Jovan Rank #1,755

Jovan is more popular, ranked #1755 vs #1770 for Gavriel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gavriel ___

  • Gavriel Ezra
  • Gavriel Noah
  • Gavriel Asher
  • Gavriel Elijah
  • Gavriel David
  • Gavriel Levi

Jovan ___

  • Jovan Luka
  • Jovan Stefan
  • Jovan Marko
  • Jovan Aleksander
  • Jovan Milan
  • Jovan David

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gavriel

Raphael Tzvi Miriam Leah Eliana

If you choose Jovan

Stefan Nikola Milica Sofija Luka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavriel or Jovan more popular?

Jovan is more popular, ranked #1755 compared to Gavriel at #1770 in the United States.

What do Gavriel and Jovan mean?

Gavriel means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Jovan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Gavriel and Jovan boy or girl names?

Gavriel is primarily a boy name. Jovan is primarily a boy name.

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