Ivan: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: Ivanhoe, a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, popularized the name in English literature.

Ivan Overview

Meaning

God is gracious

Gender

Boy

Origin

Russian, Slavic, Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Slavic form of the name John, from the Hebrew name “Yochanan,” meaning “God is gracious.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈaɪ.vən/

Popularity

Ivan is a popular name in many Slavic countries and has a growing presence in other regions. Recently, Ivan has consistently ranked within the top 150 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Traditional, Religious and Spiritual, Short

Associated Traits

Bold, dependable, brilliant

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Ivan is associated with several saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church, including Saint Ivan of Rila, the patron saint of Bulgaria.

Name Day

January 7th (Saint Ivan’s Day)

Ivan Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Iwan, Iven, Ivano, Ivo, Ivanko, Ivane

Common Nicknames

Van, Vanya, Ivi, Vanko, Ivy

Diminutives

Ivi, Vanka, Iv, Vani, Ivko

Famous People

Ivan the Terrible
(Russian Tsar)
Ivan Pavlov
(Russian Physiologist)
Ivan Turgenev
(Russian Author)
Ivan Lendl
(Czech-American Tennis Player)
Ivan Reitman
(Canadian Film Director)
Ivan Bunin
(Russian Writer)
Ivan Milat
(Australian Criminal)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Ivan Drago
("Rocky IV," Film)
"The Death of Ivan Ilyich"
(Novel by Leo Tolstoy)
Ivan Vanko
("Iron Man 2," Film)
"The One and Only Ivan"
(Novel by Katherine Applegate)
Ivan Karamazov
("The Brothers Karamazov," Novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky)

Places

Ivan City
(Arkansas, USA)
Ivan Park
(Krasnodar Krai, Russia)
Ivan River
(Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia)
Ivan Hill
(California, USA)
Ivan Township
(Minnesota, USA)
Ivan Mountain
(British Columbia, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Ivan?

Ivan means “God is gracious.” People named Ivan are often viewed as kind-hearted and generous, with a natural tendency to care for and support others.

What Is the Origin of The Name Ivan?

The name Ivan has Slavic origins and is a variation of the name John, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan. It has been widely used across Eastern Europe and Russia, becoming a classic name with deep historical roots and cultural significance.

Ivan Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Ivan in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#1682021	#1592022	#1532023
Top 3 Rankings	#1132012	#1172004	#1262005

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Ivan

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	153 (+6 from 2022)	2384 (+22 from 2022)	0.13019
2022	159 (+9 from 2021)	2362 (+71 from 2021)	0.12611
2021	168 (-15 from 2020)	2291 (-149 from 2020)	0.12228
2020	153 (-14 from 2019)	2440 (-250 from 2019)	0.13192
2019	139 (-6 from 2018)	2690 (-218 from 2018)	0.13997
2018	133 (+2 from 2017)	2908 (-140 from 2017)	0.14961
2017	135 (-4 from 2016)	3048 (-112 from 2016)	0.15401
2016	131 (+6 from 2015)	3160 (+114 from 2015)	0.15600
2015	137 (-5 from 2014)	3046 (-33 from 2014)	0.14899
2014	132 (+6 from 2013)	3079 (+220 from 2013)	0.15025
2013	138 (-25 from 2012)	2859 (-374 from 2012)	0.14149
2012	113 (+15 from 2011)	3233 (+121 from 2011)	0.15933
2011	128 (+16 from 2010)	3112 (+343 from 2010)	0.15319
2010	144 (-8 from 2009)	2769 (-222 from 2009)	0.13478
2009	136 (-4 from 2008)	2991 (-123 from 2008)	0.14102
2008	132 (-5 from 2007)	3114 (-159 from 2007)	0.14282
2007	127 (-1 from 2006)	3273 (-43 from 2006)	0.14776
2006	126 No change from 2005	3316 (+77 from 2005)	0.15125
2005	126 (-9 from 2004)	3239 (-223 from 2004)	0.15226
2004	117 (+10 from 2003)	3462 (+319 from 2003)	0.16382
2003	127 (+9 from 2002)	3143 (+327 from 2002)	0.14958
2002	136 (+5 from 2001)	2816 (-10 from 2001)	0.13626
2001	141 (+12 from 2000)	2826 (+295 from 2000)	0.13663
2000	153 (-5 from 1999)	2531 (+111 from 1999)	0.12120
1999	148 (+5 from 1998)	2420 (+179 from 1998)	0.11869
1998	153 (+7 from 1997)	2241 (+81 from 1997)	0.11052
1997	160 (+6 from 1996)	2160 (+67 from 1996)	0.10812
1996	166 (+1 from 1995)	2093 (+146 from 1995)	0.10446
1995	167 (+5 from 1994)	1947 (+93 from 1994)	0.09680
1994	172 (-15 from 1993)	1854 (-196 from 1993)	0.09096
1993	157 (-6 from 1992)	2050 (-83 from 1992)	0.09925
1992	151 (+20 from 1991)	2133 (+268 from 1991)	0.10161
1991	171 (+6 from 1990)	1865 (+117 from 1990)	0.08798
1990	177 (+12 from 1989)	1748 (+215 from 1989)	0.08123
1989	189 (+14 from 1988)	1533 (+204 from 1988)	0.07314
1988	203 (+14 from 1987)	1329 (+199 from 1987)	0.06637
1987	217 (-13 from 1986)	1130 (-75 from 1986)	0.05794
1986	204 (+19 from 1985)	1205 (+155 from 1985)	0.06271
1985	223 No change from 1984	1050 (+43 from 1984)	0.05456
1984	223 (-4 from 1983)	1007 (-35 from 1983)	0.05366
1983	219 (-1 from 1982)	1042 (-46 from 1982)	0.05591
1982	218 (+16 from 1981)	1088 (+86 from 1981)	0.05765
1981	234 (+12 from 1980)	1002 (+95 from 1980)	0.05380
1980	246 (+17 from 1979)	907 (+105 from 1979)	0.04890
1979	263 (+5 from 1978)	802 (+65 from 1978)	0.04477
1978	268 (-14 from 1977)	737 (-60 from 1977)	0.04313
1977	254 (+31 from 1976)	797 (+135 from 1976)	0.04663
1976	285 (-18 from 1975)	662 (-63 from 1975)	0.04055
1975	267 (+16 from 1974)	725 (+63 from 1974)	0.04469
1974	283 (+25 from 1973)	662 (+92 from 1973)	0.04061
1973	308 (-31 from 1972)	570 (-124 from 1972)	0.03532
1972	277 (+13 from 1971)	694 (-1 from 1971)	0.04146
1971	290 (+8 from 1970)	695 (+19 from 1970)	0.03823
1970	298 (+2 from 1969)	676 (+36 from 1969)	0.03549
1969	300 (-5 from 1968)	640 (-2 from 1968)	0.03499
1968	295 (+3 from 1967)	642 (+34 from 1967)	0.03616
1967	298 (-2 from 1966)	608 (-13 from 1966)	0.03417
1966	296 (+2 from 1965)	621 (-15 from 1965)	0.03417
1965	298 (+16 from 1964)	636 (+29 from 1964)	0.03357
1964	314 (-10 from 1963)	607 (-47 from 1963)	0.02995
1963	304 (-5 from 1962)	654 (-19 from 1962)	0.03168
1962	299 (-2 from 1961)	673 (+4 from 1961)	0.03202
1961	297 (+22 from 1960)	669 (+71 from 1960)	0.03102
1960	319 (-7 from 1959)	598 (-14 from 1959)	0.02762
1959	312 (-7 from 1958)	612 (-4 from 1958)	0.02825
1958	305 (+12 from 1957)	616 (+40 from 1957)	0.02859
1957	317 (-22 from 1956)	576 (-50 from 1956)	0.02631
1956	295 (+12 from 1955)	626 (+65 from 1955)	0.02917
1955	307 (+18 from 1954)	561 (+62 from 1954)	0.02684
1954	325 (+3 from 1953)	499 (+36 from 1953)	0.02412
1953	328 (-9 from 1952)	463 (-32 from 1952)	0.02312
1952	319 (+15 from 1951)	495 (+80 from 1951)	0.02509
1951	334 (-18 from 1950)	415 (-57 from 1950)	0.02171
1950	316 (+3 from 1949)	472 (+14 from 1949)	0.02595
1949	319 (-7 from 1948)	458 (-9 from 1948)	0.02542
1948	312 (-9 from 1947)	467 (-50 from 1947)	0.02620
1947	303 (-7 from 1946)	517 (+40 from 1946)	0.02783
1946	296 (-9 from 1945)	477 (+40 from 1945)	0.02890
1945	287 (-6 from 1944)	437 (-17 from 1944)	0.03186
1944	281 (-23 from 1943)	454 (-93 from 1943)	0.03268
1943	258 (+14 from 1942)	547 (+61 from 1942)	0.03760
1942	272 (-22 from 1941)	486 (-10 from 1941)	0.03451
1941	250 (-20 from 1940)	496 (-45 from 1940)	0.03953
1940	230 (-1 from 1939)	541 (+23 from 1939)	0.04561
1939	229 (-2 from 1938)	518 (-8 from 1938)	0.04571
1938	227 (-9 from 1937)	526 (-20 from 1937)	0.04628
1937	218 (+5 from 1936)	546 (+33 from 1936)	0.04992
1936	223 (-18 from 1935)	513 (-74 from 1935)	0.04820
1935	205 (-4 from 1934)	587 (-25 from 1934)	0.05488
1934	201 (+16 from 1933)	612 (+78 from 1933)	0.05763
1933	217 (-12 from 1932)	534 (-93 from 1932)	0.05234
1932	205 (-3 from 1931)	627 (-19 from 1931)	0.05836
1931	202 (+1 from 1930)	646 (-22 from 1930)	0.06039
1930	203 (-1 from 1929)	668 (+17 from 1929)	0.05914
1929	202 (-13 from 1928)	651 (-104 from 1928)	0.05878
1928	189 (-1 from 1927)	755 (-9 from 1927)	0.06616
1927	188 (+1 from 1926)	764 (-2 from 1926)	0.06575
1926	189 (-4 from 1925)	766 (+10 from 1925)	0.06687
1925	185 (-2 from 1924)	756 (-29 from 1924)	0.06566
1924	183 (-7 from 1923)	785 (-6 from 1923)	0.06715
1923	176 (+10 from 1922)	791 (+43 from 1922)	0.06986
1922	186 (-10 from 1921)	748 (-72 from 1921)	0.06648
1921	176 (+3 from 1920)	820 (+29 from 1920)	0.07206
1920	179 (+4 from 1919)	791 (+89 from 1919)	0.07186
1919	183 (-6 from 1918)	702 (-47 from 1918)	0.06914
1918	177 (-9 from 1917)	749 (-7 from 1917)	0.07143
1917	168 (-3 from 1916)	756 (+33 from 1916)	0.07881
1916	165 (+8 from 1915)	723 (+61 from 1915)	0.07831
1915	173 (+20 from 1914)	662 (+223 from 1914)	0.07515
1914	193 (+15 from 1913)	439 (+123 from 1913)	0.06425
1913	208 (-35 from 1912)	316 (-23 from 1912)	0.05893
1912	173 (+41 from 1911)	339 (+202 from 1911)	0.07509
1911	214 (+10 from 1910)	137 (+28 from 1910)	0.05675
1910	224 (-28 from 1909)	109 (-2 from 1909)	0.05227
1909	196 (+18 from 1908)	111 (+16 from 1908)	0.06276
1908	214 (-13 from 1907)	95 (-1 from 1907)	0.05710
1907	201 (+18 from 1906)	96 (+16 from 1906)	0.06054
1906	219 (-10 from 1905)	80 (-3 from 1905)	0.05553
1905	209 (+7 from 1904)	83 (+10 from 1904)	0.05795
1904	216 (-4 from 1903)	73 (+3 from 1903)	0.05271
1903	212 (-1 from 1902)	70 (-1 from 1902)	0.05413
1902	211 (+12 from 1901)	71 (+11 from 1901)	0.05348
1901	223 (-17 from 1900)	60 (-30 from 1900)	0.05191
1900	206 (+13 from 1899)	90 (+31 from 1899)	0.05551
1899	219 (-30 from 1898)	59 (-21 from 1898)	0.05122
1898	189 (+12 from 1897)	80 (+10 from 1897)	0.06056
1897	201 (+8 from 1896)	70 (-2 from 1896)	0.05740
1896	209 (+48 from 1895)	72 (+23 from 1895)	0.05578
1895	257 (-30 from 1894)	49 (-8 from 1894)	0.03869
1894	227 (+19 from 1893)	57 (+7 from 1893)	0.04564
1893	246 (-4 from 1892)	50 (-4 from 1892)	0.04131
1892	242 (+3 from 1891)	54 (+12 from 1891)	0.04108
1891	245 (+34 from 1890)	42 (+4 from 1890)	0.03844
1890	279 (-42 from 1889)	38 (-9 from 1889)	0.03175
1889	237 (+77 from 1888)	47 (+15 from 1888)	0.03949
1888	314 (+11 from 1887)	32 (+6 from 1887)	0.02463
1887	325 (-31 from 1886)	26 (-8 from 1886)	0.02379
1886	294 (+38 from 1885)	34 (+8 from 1885)	0.02856
1885	332 (+4 from 1884)	26 (-1 from 1884)	0.02242
1884	336 (-30 from 1883)	27 (-2 from 1883)	0.02200
1883	306 (+49 from 1882)	29 (+4 from 1882)	0.02578
1882	355 (+40 from 1881)	25 (+7 from 1881)	0.02049
1881	395 (-75 from 1880)	18 (-10 from 1880)	0.01662
1880	320 First SSA data recorded	28 First SSA data recorded	0.02365

American States Popularity Rankings for Ivan

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

#892021

#762022

#752023

Texas (TX)

#932021

#1082022

#1012023

New York (NY)

#2102021

#2772022

#2422023

Illinois (IL)

#1742021

#1202022

#1372023

Florida (FL)

#2222021

#1962022

#2042023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#2262021

#1772022

#1752023

Arizona (AZ)

#882021

#952022

#692023

Ohio (OH)

#2842021

#2222022

#2332023

Michigan (MI)

#1762021

#2042022

#2322023

Indiana (IN)

#2092021

#2382022

#1422023

Washington (WA)

#1442021

#1392022

#1242023

North Carolina (NC)

#2992021

#1952022

#1892023

New Jersey (NJ)

#2812021

#2882022

#2752023

Colorado (CO)

#1652021

#1562022

#1722023

Georgia (GA)

#2272021

#2192022

#1662023

Missouri (MO)

#2982021

#2702022

#2672023

Kansas (KS)

#1262021

#2062022

#1142023

Iowa (IA)

#1532021

#1272022

#2102023

Oregon (OR)

#1832021

#1682022

#1282023

Virginia (VA)

#2322021

#2502022

#3692023

Wisconsin (WI)

#1892021

#1722022

#1942023

Oklahoma (OK)

#1402021

#1502022

#1472023

Minnesota (MN)

#1612021

#1842022

#2052023

Tennessee (TN)

#1692021

#2372022

#2452023

Nebraska (NE)

#1502021

#1442022

#1792023

Nevada (NV)

#652021

#962022

#1382023

New Mexico (NM)

#1232021

#1112022

#922023

Massachusetts (MA)

#2392021

#3382022

#3432023

Utah (UT)

#2212021

#1562022

#1552023

Kentucky (KY)

#3002021

#2212022

#3312023

Maryland (MD)

#2542021

#2562022

#2332023

Louisiana (LA)

#3992021

#3312022

#3352023

Alabama (AL)

#2912021

#2952022

#2502023

West Virginia (WV)

#2762021

#2332022

#3552023

Arkansas (AR)

#2942021

#1692022

#1662023

Idaho (ID)

#1762021

#1472022

#2342023

South Carolina (SC)

#2972021

#2832022

#3212023

Connecticut (CT)

#2292021

#2732022

#2762023

Hawaii (HI)

#2092017

#2092020

#2552022

District of Columbia (DC)

#2262015

#1282016

#2002019

South Dakota (SD)

#2022018

#2002021

#2202023

Mississippi (MS)

#3082020

#3512022

#2322023

Maine (ME)

#2462021

#2562022

#2102023

North Dakota (ND)

#1772020

#1682021

#1642023

Montana (MT)

#1772018

#2172021

#1232023

Alaska (AK)

#2202018

#992019

#1362022

Delaware (DE)

#1152019

#1912021

#2222022

Rhode Island (RI)

#1862016

#1822017

#2162019

New Hampshire (NH)

#1912020

#2472021

#1692023

Wyoming (WY)

#1522011

#982019

#862023

Vermont (VT)

#1121927

#1031930

Popularity Rankings for Ivan in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Croatia

Croatia

#42021

#52022

#102023

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow)

#72022

#82023

#62024

Popularity in Estonia

Estonia

#81935 and earlier

Popularity in Bulgaria

Bulgaria

#92020

#92021

#102022

Popularity in Ukraine (Lviv)

Ukraine (Lviv)

#112022

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain

#192012

#332013

#332014

Popularity in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

#272001

#192003

#362004

Popularity in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina

#262020

#272021

#392022

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland

#362019

#462020

#662021

Popularity in Slovakia

Slovakia

#502005

#502008

#492011

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa

Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories

#792000

#512003

#822004

Popularity in Spain

Spain

#552020

#652021

#672022

Popularity in Portugal

Portugal

#602012

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico

#672020

#692021

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina

#692013

#752014

#792015

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain

#962016

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

#1112021

#1502022

#1252023

Popularity in Austria

Austria

#1862019

#1942021

#1432022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden

#1572022

#2472023

Popularity in France

France

#1631969

#1701970

#1871971

Popularity in Poland

Poland

#1642021

#1752022

#1692023

Popularity in Chile

Chile

#1692017

#1732018

#1952019

Popularity in Czechia

Czechia

#1972006

#1742007

#1772008

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland

#1822020

#1782021

#2582022

Popularity in Germany

Germany

#2532021

#1852022

#1982023

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#2102021

#2592022

#2372023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland

#3292021

#2132022

#2442023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#2732021

#2172022

#3412023

Popularity in Norway

Norway

#2542021

#2872022

#2402023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#3172019

#2752020

#2842021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

#2832018

#2852022

#3482023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#2962021

#3292022

#3622023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand

#3102021

#3512022

#4242023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#5872020

#5592021

#5392022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Ivan a Name for Boys or Girls?

Ivan is most often a boy’s name, reflecting its deep roots in Slavic and Eastern European traditions. The name’s robust and timeless appeal makes it a favored choice for parents seeking a strong and meaningful name for their sons.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Ivan

Iwan
Iven
Ivano
Ivo
Ivanko
Ivane

Van
Vanya
Ivi
Vanko
Meaning: Ivy plant (climbing evergreen plant), faithfulness
Origin: EnglishIvy

Ivi
Vanka
Iv
Vani
Ivko

Ivan in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Ivan the Terrible (Tsar, 1530–1584): The first Tsar of Russia, known for his complex and often brutal reign.
Ivan Pavlov (Physiologist, 1849–1936): A Russian physiologist famous for his work on classical conditioning, which earned him the Nobel Prize in 1904.
Ivan Turgenev (Author, 1818–1883): A Russian novelist and playwright known for his works like "Fathers and Sons."
Ivan Lendl (Tennis Player, born 1960): A Czech-American former professional tennis player and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport.
Ivan Reitman (Film Director, born 1946): A Canadian film director and producer, best known for directing the "Ghostbusters" series.
Ivan Bunin (Writer, 1870–1953): A Russian writer and poet who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1933.
Ivan Milat (Criminal, 1944–2019): An Australian serial killer known for the backpacker murders.
Ivan Rakitić (Footballer, born 1988): A Croatian professional footballer who played for FC Barcelona and the Croatian national team.
Ivan Perišić (Footballer, born 1989): A Croatian professional footballer known for his versatility on the field.

Ivan Drago ("Rocky IV," 1985 Film): A powerful and stoic Soviet boxer who becomes a formidable opponent for Rocky Balboa.
"The Death of Ivan Ilyich" (1886 Novel by Leo Tolstoy): A novella exploring the existential crisis and mortality of a high-court judge in 19th-century Russia.
Ivan Vanko ("Iron Man 2," 2010 Film): A Russian physicist and engineer who becomes the villain Whiplash.
"The One and Only Ivan" (2012 Novel by Katherine Applegate): A children's book about a gorilla named Ivan living in captivity who learns about the world outside his cage.
Ivan Karamazov ("The Brothers Karamazov," 1880 Novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky): One of the Karamazov brothers, a rationalist and intellectual struggling with faith and morality.
Ivan Ooze ("Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie," 1995 Film): An ancient and evil sorcerer who battles the Power Rangers.
Ivan ("The Bear and the Nightingale," 2017 Novel by Katherine Arden): A character in the fantasy novel set in medieval Russia involving folklore and magic.
Ivan Petrovich ("Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812," 2012 Musical): A character in the musical adaptation of a segment from Tolstoy's "War and Peace."
Ivan Korshunov ("Air Force One," 1997 Film): A terrorist who hijacks the President's plane demanding the release of a political prisoner.
"Ivan the Terrible" (1944-1958 Film Series by Sergei Eisenstein): A historical drama about the life of Ivan IV, the first Tsar of Russia.

Ivan City (Arkansas, USA): A small unincorporated community in Dallas County known for its rural charm and history.
Ivan Park (Krasnodar Krai, Russia): A public park in the Krasnodar region known for its lush greenery and recreational facilities.
Ivan River (Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia): A river in the Ural Mountains region, known for its scenic beauty and fishing spots.
Ivan Hill (California, USA): A small hill in Los Angeles County, known for its hiking trails and panoramic views of the city.
Ivan Township (Minnesota, USA): A township in Marshall County, known for its agricultural landscapes and community-focused lifestyle.
Ivan Mountain (British Columbia, Canada): A mountain in the Canadian Rockies, popular for hiking and outdoor adventures.
Ivan Lake (Alberta, Canada): A lake in Alberta known for its serene environment and fishing opportunities.
Ivan Plaza (Bucharest, Romania): A central plaza in Bucharest known for its historical significance and vibrant atmosphere.
Ivan Bay (Alaska, USA): A bay in Alaska known for its pristine waters and rich marine life.
Ivan Garden (Cape Town, South Africa): A botanical garden in Cape Town known for its diverse plant collections and peaceful setting.

Ivo
Meaning: The Lord is gracious, born of yew
Origin: Welsh, ScottishEvan
Ivanhoe
Ivor
Jovan
Ivon
Ivann
Meaning: God is gracious, the Lord is gracious
Origin: ScottishIan
Ivun
Iven

Meaning: God is gracious, graced by God
Origin: HebrewJohn
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: EnglishJack
Sean
Johan
Ewan
Gianni
Yann
Hans
Jan
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: ItalianGiovanni

Sibling Names for Ivan

For a Brother
For a Sister

Alexa
Meaning: Desired, sland, wished for
Origin: FrenchEvelyn
Imogen
Astrid
Meaning: Healthy, wide
Origin: FrenchEloise
Meaning: Rainbow
Origin: GreekIris
Meaning: Noble
Origin: GermanAlice
Danika
Davina
Irene

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Focus: Different stages of development, from infancy to adulthood; Develop a strong foundation for a career in early childhood programs or classrooms; Learn strategies for supporting young children’s development in early childhood settings.

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