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Meaning of the Name Ivan

Updated May 18, 2025 by Jennifer M.

Ivan

Gender: Male
Origin: Russian
Meaning: God Is Gracious

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What is the meaning of the name Ivan?

The name Ivan is primarily a male name of Russian origin that means God Is Gracious.

Slavic form of the name John.

People who like the name Ivan also like:

Oliver, Gabriel, Liam, Ian, Owen, Ethan, Isaac, Olivia, Amelia, Evelyn, Alice, Charlotte, Scarlett, Violet

Names like Ivan:

Ifama, Ioviano, Iban, Ivana, Ifan, Iben, Ivaan

Stats for the Name Ivan

Ivan is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts

Ivan is currently #153 in U.S. births

Songs about Ivan

Ivan Meets G.I. Joe - The Clash