Ivan Meaning

What does Ivan mean?

The name Ivan is of Russian and Czech origin.

The meaning of Ivan is "G-d is gracious".

Ivan is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 4 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced I-van.

The Given Name Ivan

Ivan is a form of John. See John for further details.

Embraced by many parents, the name Ivan, is one of warmth and sparkle.

A special name that is sure to be loved.

Wrap it up and take it home, Ivan may just be the name you're looking for.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Ivan 'Ching' Johnson, and Ivan Aleksandar.

Ivan Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 133 in baby name popularity for boys with 2,897 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 135 in baby name popularity for boys with 3,036 occurrences. It ranked 13,211 in baby name popularity for girls with 7 occurrences.

The trend's your friend. See how Ivan has changed in popularity since 1880 by visiting the Ivan Name Popularity Page.

Ivan Related Names

Ivan is a form of John.

Variants of the name Ivan include Aiyven, Ivann.

The names Ivana, Iwan are all forms of Ivan.

Ivan has the diminutive (nickname) Vanya.

Famous Ivans

Ivan ~ 3 hurricanes
Ivan 'Ching' Johnson ~ Ice Hockey Player
Ivan Aleksandar ~ Bulgarian King (1331-1371)
Ivan Asen I ~ Bulgarian King (1189-1196)
Ivan Asen II ~ Bulgarian King (1218-1241)
Ivan Asen III ~ Bulgarian King (1279-1280)
Ivan Buljubasic ~ Water Polo Player
Ivan Bunin ~ Nobel Prize for Literature 1933
Ivan Franjic ~ Soccer Player
Ivan I ~ Russian Ruler (1325-1341)
Ivan II ~ Russian Ruler (1353-1359), Bulgarian King (1298-1299)
Ivan III the Great ~ Russian Ruler (1462-1505)
Ivan IV the Terrible ~ Russian Ruler (1533-1584)
Ivan Lendl ~ Tennis Player
Ivan Ljubicic ~ Tennis Player
Ivan Merz ~ Saint
Ivan Pavlov ~ Scientist, Nobel Prize for Medicine 1904
Ivan Perisic ~ Soccer Player
Ivan Rakitic ~ Soccer Player
Ivan Sergei ~ Actor
Ivan Shishman ~ Bulgarian King (1371-1395)
Ivan Sliskovic ~ Handball Player
Ivan Sratsimir ~ Bulgarian King (1356-1396)
Ivan Stefan ~ Bulgarian King (1330-1331)
Ivan Turgenev ~ Writer
Ivan V ~ Russian Ruler (1682-1696)
Ivan VI ~ Russian Ruler (1740-1741)
Ivan Vladislav ~ Bulgarian King (1015-1018)
Ivan Ziatyk ~ Saint

Ivan Numerology

Destiny Number, Life Path Number, Soul Urge and Personality Number. These Numerological numbers may tell your child's story. Take a look at the Numerology Of Ivan.

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Ivan Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Ivan in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Ivan.

Just for fun, see the name Ivan in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

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