Ivan vs Julian

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

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Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

Cultural Roots

Latin English German Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
7,368
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, Juli

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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 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

Julian ___

  • Julian James
  • Julian Alexander
  • Julian Michael
  • Julian Thomas
  • Julian Charles
  • Julian Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

If you choose Julian

Sebastian Sophia Adrian Vivienne Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Julian mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Ivan and Julian boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.

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