Ivan
God is gracious (Hebrew via Slavic)
Ivan is a biblical / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 206, with 39,067 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
God is gracious (Hebrew via Slavic)
Ivan derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan through Greek Ioannes and Old Church Slavonic. In the Philippines, it became popular in the late 20th century as a brisk, modern alternative to Juan or John, influenced by global English media and naming trends.
Ivan is the Slavic cognate of John, originating from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It entered widespread Philippine usage via modern Western and American naming trends.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly pronounced either as 'EYE-vən' (following American English) or 'EE-van' in the Philippines. Frequently used as a standalone first name or paired in compound names like Ivan James, Mark Ivan, or John Ivan.
Related forms
- Iván Spanish
- John English
- Juan Spanish
Would your family give Ivan?
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Ivan with common surname pairs
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How do I use Ivan with two Filipino surnames?
Ivan is the given name. The full name is Ivan + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Ivan a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Ivan is number 206, with 39,067 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.