Ivan (Cyrillic: Иван) is a male given name of Slavic or Welsh origin, related to a variant of the Greek name Iōánnēs (English: John), which in turn derives from the Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānnān), meaning …

Oct 6, 2024 · This was the name of six Russian rulers, including the 15th-century Ivan III the Great and 16th-century Ivan IV the Terrible, the first tsar of Russia. It was also borne by nine emperors of …

Jul 3, 2025 · Ivan is a common Slavic masculine name that derives from the Biblical name John, which is the equivalent of the Latin-Greek name Ioannis. The name loannis owes its roots to the Hebrew …

Dec 13, 2025 · What Does Ivan Mean? The name Ivan is the Slavic variation of the name John, meaning “God is gracious” or “God’s gracious gift.” It is composed of the elements referring to …

4 days ago · The name Ivan is a boy's name of Russian origin meaning "God is gracious". Though some might find it a bit heavy-booted, Ivan is one of the few Russian boys' names to become fully accepted …

The official meaning of the name Ivan is “God is gracious”. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, Ivan is the name of a saint often referred to as St. Ivan of Moscow.

Meaning of Ivan - What does Ivan mean? Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name Ivan for boys.