| Meaning | God is gracious, God's grace |
| Origin | Indian, Sanskrit |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | I-vaan |
Picture a name that captures attention through subtle distinction rather than dramatic flair. Ivaan achieves this through its elegant double "a" construction, which transforms a familiar sound into something visually arresting and memorable. This spelling choice signals parents who pay attention to details, who appreciate that small variations can create significant impact. The name carries an international sophistication, hinting at Eastern European influences while remaining accessible to English speakers. Children named Ivaan often benefit from having a name that's recognizable yet distinctive—people know how to pronounce it, but they remember the unique spelling. The name's balanced structure creates visual harmony on paper and flows smoothly in conversation. It's particularly appealing to families seeking a name that honors tradition while asserting individuality. Ivaan represents the perfect marriage of the familiar and the fresh, offering parents a choice that feels both contemporary and enduring.
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| Ivan Rakitić | Croatian footballer |
| Ivan Lendl | Former Czech-American tennis player |
| Ivan Pavlov | Russian physiologist and Nobel laureate |
| Ivan Turgenev | Russian novelist and playwright |
| Ivan Reitman | Canadian film director and producer |
| Ivan Moody | American singer - Five Finger Death Punch |
| Ivan Zamorano | Chilean former footballer |
| Ivan Sergei | American actor |
| Ivan Sutherland | American computer scientist and pioneer in computer graphics |
| Ivan Perišić | Croatian footballer |
| Ivan Mauger | New Zealand motorcycle speedway rider |
| Ivan Gasparovic | Former President of Slovakia |
| Ivan Cleary | Australian rugby league coach and former player |
| Ivan Moravec | Czech pianist |
| Ivan Koloff | Canadian professional wrestler |
| Ivan Pavlovich | Grand Duke of Russia |
| Ivan Gough | Australian DJ and music producer |
| Ivan I. Ivanov | Bulgarian painter and illustrator |
| Ivan Drago | "Rocky" film series |
| Ivan Vanko | "Iron Man 2" - Marvel Comics |
| Ivan Ooze | "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - The Movie" |
| Ivan Karamazov | "The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| Ivan Locke | "Locke" - Film |
| Ivan Vorpatril | "Vorkosigan Saga" by Lois McMaster Bujold |
| Ivan the Space Biker | "Space Channel 5" - Video Game |
| Ivan the Gorilla | Real-life gorilla who became the subject of books and films |
| Ivan Braginsky | "Hetalia - Axis Powers" - Anime |
| Ivan Marchenko | "Deus Ex" - Video Game |
| Ivan Karelin | "Tiger & Bunny" - Anime |
| Ivan the Unspeakable | "The Adventurers of Ivan the Fool" - Russian Folklore |
| Ivan Isaacs | "Blade of the Immortal" - Manga/Anime |
| Ivan Franko | "Shameless" - TV Series |
| Ivan Denisovich Shukhov | "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich" by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn |
| Ivan the Engine Driver | "Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends" - Children's Book Series |
| Ivan the Inedible | "The Simpsons" - TV Series |
| Ivan the Terrible | "Time Bandits" - Film |
| Ivan Simanov | "Red Heat" - Film |
| Ivan Maksimovich | "The Twelve Chairs" by Ilf and Petrov |