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Ivan

Ivan is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “God is gracious.” In 2024 it was given to 2,340 boys in the United States.

Ivan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Greek
Meaning
“God is gracious”
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪ.vən/
Also spelled
Greek

About the name Ivan

Ivan belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “God is gracious” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Greek.

In the United States, Ivan first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #113 in 2012, and in 2024 2,340 babies received the name — 147,869 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ivan in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#113 in 2012
Peak year
2004
Babies named Ivan in 2024
2,340
Total since 1880
147,869

Spellings & short forms

Greek

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ivan mean?

Ivan means “God is gracious” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ivan a boy or girl name?

Ivan is a boy name. In 2024, 2,340 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ivan?

Ivan comes from the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition. It is also spelled Greek.

How popular is the name Ivan?

Ivan first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #113 in 2012, and 2,340 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ivan?

Ivan is pronounced /ˈaɪ.vən/ (IPA).

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