Ivan: name meaning and origin
Ivan is a Russian name meaning "God is gracious". It has 2 syllables, stressed on I, and is traditionally a boy's name.
Middle names that flow with Ivan
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- Ivan Beau handsome
- Ivan Dev divine
- Ivan Finn fair, white
- Ivan George farmer, earth-worker
- Ivan Jack God is gracious (from John)
- Ivan James supplanter (from Jacob)
- Ivan Kai sea
- Ivan Leif heir, descendant
Sibling names for Ivan
- Ivan & Amara Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Ivan & Anna Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Ivan & Ellis Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Ivan & Gianna Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Ivan & Grace Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Ivan & Hannah Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Ivan & Jack Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Ivan & Mila Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Names with a similar meaning
Questions about Ivan
What does the name Ivan mean?
Ivan is a Russian name meaning "God is gracious".
How many syllables are in Ivan?
Ivan has 2 syllables (I-van), with the stress usually on "I".
Is Ivan a boy's or girl's name?
Ivan is traditionally a boy's name.