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Ivan: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Ivan · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Ivan: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«God is gracious»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

95 out of 100

Where Ivan is popular

  • RussiaTop 10
  • UkraineTop 30

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Ivan

With its Hebrew heritage, Ivan has long been valued for its meaning, "God is gracious." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.

In everyday speech Ivan is said Ivan (2 syllables). Ivan is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Іван, Иван.

Today Ivan is a very popular choice, scoring 95 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as faith.

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Variants & Related Spellings

ІванИван

FAQ

What does the name Ivan mean?+

The name Ivan means "God is gracious".

What is the origin of the name Ivan?+

Ivan is a name of Hebrew origin.

Is Ivan a girl or boy name?+

Ivan is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ivan?+

Ivan is pronounced Ivan (2 syllables).

Is Ivan a popular name?+

Ivan is a very popular choice, scoring 95 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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