Slavic · boy

Ivan

A distinctive name with a calm, steady presence.

Rank 2024

#153

Trend

stable

Band

balanced

Styles

short

Meaning

God is gracious (Slavic form of John)

Ivan is a balanced boy name with Slavic roots. In 2024, 2,340 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #153 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans short — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

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About Slavic names

Slavic names span a wide family of languages, from Polish and Czech to Russian and Ukrainian, and many are built from hopeful elements — peace, glory, love, gift. The tradition is famous for its nicknames: nearly every formal name unfolds into a string of affectionate forms, so a Nadia may also be a Nadya, Nadenka, or Nadi at home.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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