Ivan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gracious name meaning God is gracious, timeless and beloved.
- Origin
- Russian
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #153
- Peak
- #113 in 2012
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Ivan Means
Ivan is a boy name of Russian origin. A gracious name meaning God is gracious, timeless and beloved.
How Popular Ivan Is
Ivan currently ranks #153 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #113 in 2012. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Ivan
- Ivan peaked at #113 in the U.S. in 2012.
- Ivan is a name with Russian cultural heritage.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Ivan
Other Russian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Ivan
Russian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ivan.
Questions About Ivan
What does Ivan mean?
Ivan is a boy name of Russian origin. A gracious name meaning God is gracious, timeless and beloved.
How popular is Ivan?
Ivan currently ranks #153 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #113 in 2012. It has held steady.
Where does Ivan come from?
Ivan comes from Russian roots. Ivan peaked at #113 in the U.S. in 2012.
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