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Eivan

♂ Boy

Pronounced EYE-vun /ˈaɪ.vən/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling echoing Ivan (Slavic form of John, 'God is gracious') and Evan (Welsh form of John, sometimes 'young warrior'). As a coinage its route is layered; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern spelling: Eivan echoes Ivan and Evan (said 'EYE-vun'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Welsh, Slavic
MeaningA modern spelling echoing Ivan (Slavic form of John, 'God is gracious') and Evan (Welsh form of John, sometimes 'young warrior'). As a coinage its route is layered; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2023)#11207 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 118

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520062023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eivan echoes Ivan (Slavic John, 'God is gracious') and Evan (Welsh John). As a coinage its route is layered, which we note — fresh and rare in the U.S. (said 'EYE-vun').

In the U.S. it appears only recently and rarely. Rare, fresh, and modern.

Did you know? Eivan reads as a modern spelling echoing Ivan and Evan — both forms of John, 'God is gracious' — a fresh coinage whose route is layered, which we note (said 'EYE-vun').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Eivan — echoes Ivan/Evan 'God is gracious'; coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

IvanEvanEivin

Nicknames

EivVan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eivan mean?

Eivan is a modern spelling echoing Ivan (Slavic John, 'God is gracious') and Evan (Welsh John). As a coinage its route is layered; routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Eivan?

It's said EYE-vun /ˈaɪ.vən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eivan a boy or girl name?

Eivan is a boy's name.

How popular is Eivan?

Eivan is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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