Ivan
eye-vən
Popularity
#153
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Russian
Total Births
148,518
Peak Year
#3,478 in 2004
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Ivan is a name of Slavic origin, derived from the Greek name Ioannes, meaning "God is gracious."
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Ivan the Terrible
First Tsar of Russia known for his ruthlessness
Ivan Reitman
Influential director and producer of comedy films
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