Ivan

Gender: Boy
Origin: Russian
Meaning: God is gracious
Popularity: #153

Ivan Meaning and Origin

Ivan is a boy’s name meaning “God is gracious“ and is of Russian origin. “Ivan” is a given name with Slavic origins. It is derived from the Old Slavic name “Ioann” or “Iohannes,” which ultimately stems from the Greek name “Ioannes.” The name Ivan is commonly interpreted as a Slavic variation of the name John, which means “God is gracious” or “God’s gift” in Hebrew. The name Ivan has a rich historical significance, particularly in Russia. Several notable Russian historical figures have borne the name Ivan, including Ivan the Terrible (Ivan IV), who was the first Tsar of Russia, ruling from 1547 to 1584. “Ivan” is a popular name in many Slavic countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Croatia, among others.

Names similar to Ivan:

• Dmitri
• Andrei
• Viktor
• Nikolai
• Sergei
• Anton
• Maksim
• Aleksandr
• Konstantin
• Pavel

Posts with the name Ivan:

• The Cutest Russian Baby Names You’ll Want to Steal

• 25 Short Boy Names to Add to Your List