What origin is the name Iván?

Iván comes from Hungarian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Iván?

Names from the same hungarian tradition pair naturally with Iván — for example Magdi, Zsu, Kamill. You can browse more on our hungarian names page.

Iván

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Iván

Iván

Boy

Hungarian

2 syllables

Iván is a Hungarian boy's name meaning "A name meaning God is gracious.".

Parents who choose Iván pick a boy name from the Hungarian tradition, meaning "A name meaning God is gracious.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hungarian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A name meaning God is gracious.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Iván

What does Iván mean?

Iván is a boy name of Hungarian origin meaning "A name meaning God is gracious.".

How popular is Iván?

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Sister names that go with Iván

Magdi Zsu Kamill Kati Franciska Adrienn

How to say Iván

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Iván.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Names with a similar meaning to Iván

Iván means "A name meaning God is gracious." — these names share that spirit.

John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)