Ivan vs Juan

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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Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juanito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Juan Rank #137

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 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

Juan ___

  • Juan Carlos
  • Juan Miguel
  • Juan Antonio
  • Juan Pablo
  • Juan Andres
  • Juan Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

If you choose Juan

Miguel Carlos Diego Sofia Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Juan more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Juan mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ivan and Juan boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.

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