Ivan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ivan Name at a Glance

Name	Ivan
Meaning	Variant of John. Ivanhoe is the medieval variant Sir Walter Scott used for the Saxon hero of Ivanhoe.'.
Origin	Slavic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ivan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ivan means “Variant of John. Ivanhoe is the medieval variant Sir Walter Scott used for the Saxon hero of Ivanhoe”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ivan Name Origin

Our database records Ivan under Slavic origin. Browse more Slavic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ivan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ivan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ivan

When considering Ivan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.