Ivan vs Stephane

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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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Stephane Rank #38,135

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #38135 for Stephane.

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

Stephane ___

  • Stephane Marie
  • Stephane Louise
  • Stephane Claire
  • Stephane Elise
  • Stephane Renée

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

If you choose Stephane

Gilles Isabelle Thierry Brigitte Laurent

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Stephane more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Stephane at #38135 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Stephane mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Stephane means "crown" (Greek stephanos origin).

Are Ivan and Stephane boy or girl names?

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

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