Names like Ivan
If Ivan is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Slavic/Russian classics to names with a similar sound. Ivan has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Alan, Jordan, Ryan and Tristan.
24 boy names like Ivan
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- Alan#191It means 'rock' or 'stone'.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Jordan#131Comes from the name of the Jordan River.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Ryan#99Ryan means "little king" or "descendant of a king."Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Tristan#309The meaning of Tristan is debated, but is often associated with 'sorrowful' or 'noise'.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Aidan#326The name Aidan comes from an old Irish word meaning 'little fire'.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Juan#159Juan is the Spanish version of John, and it means "God is gracious."Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Bryan#336It means 'strong' or 'noble'.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Nathan#63Nathan means "He gave" or "Gift of God".Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Hayden#161Hayden means "hay valley" or "hay hill".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Jason#165Jason means "healer".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Keegan#621It means "descendant of the fiery one" or "small and fiery".Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- JovanJovan means "God is gracious." It's like saying God has shown favor or kindness.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Christian#96It means 'a follower of Christ' or 'anointed one'.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Ashton#197The name Ashton comes from Old English words meaning 'ash tree town' or 'settlement by…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Jonathan#89Jonathan means "God has given".Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Connor#166The name Connor means 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Kevin#221Handsome birth; noble birthSimilar popularity curve2 syllables
- Rohan#812Ascending, healing, or sandalwood.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Rylan#416From the rye landSame “-an” ending2 syllables
- Brayden#229Derived from the surname Braden, it means "broad valley" or "salmon."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Gavin#303Gavin likely comes from medieval forms of Gawain.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Preston#299It means "priest's town" or "priest's estate."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Fabian#468Fabian comes from a Roman family name.Same “-an” ending
- Carson#124The name Carson comes from a Scottish surname, meaning 'son of Carr'.2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Ivan?
- Names with a similar style to Ivan include Alan, Jordan, Ryan, Tristan, Aidan and Juan.
- How are these names matched to Ivan?
- Each name is compared with Ivan on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Ivan has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.