Ivan

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Slavic
Gender Boy
Popularity Popular
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification I-van

About Ivan

Ivan delivers straightforward strength in a compact package. This classic name has withstood centuries of use while maintaining freshness and relevance in contemporary naming landscapes. The two syllables create perfect balance—easy to pronounce yet substantial enough to carry respect. Ivan projects reliability and steadfastness, qualities parents universally desire for their sons. The name's simplicity becomes its strength, requiring no explanation or spelling clarification. It works seamlessly across languages and cultures, making it ideal for multicultural families or those anticipating international connections. Ivan suggests someone grounded and dependable, someone others can count on when circumstances become challenging. The name carries quiet confidence rather than flashy showmanship, appealing to parents who value substance over superficiality. Its straightforward nature means your son controls how the name is perceived through his own actions and character. Ivan doesn't impose personality—it provides a solid foundation upon which your son builds his identity. For families appreciating timeless classics that never feel outdated, Ivan represents naming wisdom that prioritizes endurance over fleeting trends.

Variations of Name Ivan

Ioan
Iwan
Jon
Jan
Juan

Nicknames for Ivan

Iv
Van
Vanya
Vanny
Ivan

Famous People Named Ivan

Ivan the TerribleTsar of Russia
Ivan PavlovRussian physiologist
Ivan LendlCzech-American tennis player
Ivan RakitićCroatian footballer
Ivan TurgenevRussian writer
Ivan ReitmanCanadian film director
Ivan RodriguezPuerto Rican baseball player
Ivan MoodyAmerican musician
Ivan PerišićCroatian footballer
Ivan LjubičićCroatian tennis player
Ivan MaugerNew Zealand speedway rider
Ivan PetrovskyRussian mathematician
Ivan SutherlandAmerican computer scientist
Ivan KlasnićCroatian footballer
Ivan GazidisBritish-South African football executive
Ivan ClearyAustralian rugby league coach
Ivan KoloffCanadian professional wrestler
Ivan GudeljCroatian footballer
Ivan ToneyEnglish footballer

Characters Named Ivan

Ivan DragoRocky IV
Ivan VankoIron Man 2
Ivan the RemarkableThe One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Ivan OozeMighty Morphin Power Rangers - The Movie
Ivan LockeLocke
Ivan MaraisThe Power of One by Bryce Courtenay
Ivan KaramazovThe Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Ivan VorpatrilVorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold
Ivan DragomiloffThe Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie
Ivan IssayevRed Sparrow by Jason Matthews
Ivan BraginskiHetalia - Axis Powers
Ivan VasilyevichIvan Vasilievich - Back to the Future
Ivan Nikolayevich PonyrevHeart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov

Other Popular Names Beginning with I

Ikaika
Imron
Issac
Irvin
Isayah
Ilyas
Itzan
Ihsan
Ibraheem
Izak