Ivan vs Olivia

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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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Olivia mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Ivan and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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