Ivan

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Description:
Ivan has long since shaken off its Ivan the Terrible reputation to emerge as one of the few Russian crossover hits of its day. As the Russian version of John, Ivan offers a fresh alternative to parents considering the classic, but oft-overused name.
Popularity:
How popular is Ivan? Here's how many babies were named Ivan over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Giannes   •   Giovanny   •   Giovany   •   Johnn   •   Jon   •   Jonn   •   Jonnie
Nicknames:
Chan   •   Gino   •   Jack   •   Jackie   •   Jacky   •   Jax   •   Johnnie   •   Johnny
Famous Namesakes:
Hockey Hall of Famer Ivan Johnson, Tennis player Ivan Lendl, Actor Ivan Desny
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Aaron Neville
Syllables:
2
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