Ivan vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Theodore mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ivan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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