Ivan
Ivan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪ.vən/ · /ɪˈvɑːn/
Meaning and origin of Ivan
- A male given name from Russian of English speakers.
- A transliteration of the Macedonian, Pannonian Rusyn, or Russian male given name Иван (Ivan).
- A transliteration of the Belarusian or Ukrainian male given name Іва́н (Iván).
- A male given name from Welsh of Welsh origin.
Etymology
From Russian Ива́н (Iván), and from Ivan in several Slavic languages. Doublet of John and its relatives Evan, Giovanni, Ian, Johann, and Sean, etc.
How popular is Ivan?
Since 1880, 650 girls and 150,137 boys in the U.S. have been named Ivan (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2447 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #113 in 2012. In 2025 it ranked #163 for boys, with 2,240 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ivan
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Sibling name ideas for Ivan
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Ivan FAQ
What does the name Ivan mean?
A male given name from Russian of English speakers. A transliteration of the Macedonian, Pannonian Rusyn, or Russian male given name Иван (Ivan). A transliteration of the Belarusian or Ukrainian male given name Іва́н (Iván). A male given name from Welsh of Welsh origin. From Russian Ива́н (Iván), and from Ivan in several Slavic languages. Doublet of John and its relatives Evan, Giovanni, Ian, Johann, and Sean, etc.
What is the origin of the name Ivan?
Ivan is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Ivan?
Since 1880, 650 girls and 150,137 boys in the U.S. have been named Ivan (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2447 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #113 in 2012. In 2025 it ranked #163 for boys, with 2,240 babies given the name.
Is Ivan a boy or girl name?
Ivan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 650 girls and 150,137 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.