Ivan vs Jose

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
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Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pepe, Che, Joe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Jose Rank #91

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 vs #153 for Ivan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivan ___

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

Jose ___

  • Jose Luis
  • Jose Antonio
  • Jose Miguel
  • Jose Angel
  • Jose Carlos
  • Jose Manuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

If you choose Jose

Maria Carmen Luis Carlos Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Jose more popular?

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Jose mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Jose means "God will increase" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Ivan and Jose boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Jose is primarily a boy name.

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