Two-syllable baby boy names are all the rage in 2020. One of the two-syllable names rising to the top of the charts on BabyCenter is Ivan. If you like the sound of the more popular Ian or Evan, then you should definitely consider Ivan because it's the perfect blend of the two names.
As noted by Behind the Name, the name is popular in more than a dozen countries, including the U.S., Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Hungary, Russia, England, and Wales. Believe it or not, the name Ivan is actually connected to the perennial favorite John. John is one of the most popular names in history and, like Ivan, comes from the Greek Ioannes. The name John can also trace itself back to the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means "Yahweh is gracious." This root name has spawned many variations over the years, including the aforementioned Ian and Evan, as well as the names Sean and Jack.
The variation Ivan may be increasing in popularity not only as parents seek out alternatives to more common, similar-sounding names, but also because of boxing fans who are inspired by Ivan Calderon.
