Livan

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEE-vahn /ˈliː.vɑːn/Medium

Meaning: Livan is used in Cuban and Latin American families, most often read as a form of Iván (the Slavic/Spanish form of John, 'God is gracious'); some tie it to Levan, a Georgian form of Leon. Routes layered — we note it.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Latin name: Livan reads as a form of Ivan ('God is gracious'), said 'LEE-vahn.' Routes are layered, which we note.

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Origin LowSpanish, Hebrew

MeaningLivan is used in Cuban and Latin American families, most often read as a form of Iván (the Slavic/Spanish form of John, 'God is gracious'); some tie it to Levan, a Georgian form of Leon. Routes layered — we note it.

U.S. rank (2025)#8005 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 292

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Livan appears mostly in Cuban and Latin American use, most often as a form of Iván (from John, 'God is gracious'); a few tie it to Levan (Georgian, from Leon). The route is layered, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'LEE-vahn').

It appears rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Latin communities. Rare, warm, and layered.

Did you know? Livan is familiar in Cuban and Latin American families, usually read as a spin on Iván ('God is gracious'), though some link it to the Georgian Levan — its route is layered, which we note (said 'LEE-vahn').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Livan — Latin form of Iván / Levan; layered

Variations

LivonLivánLevan

Nicknames

LiviVan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Livan mean?

Livan is usually a form of Iván (from John, 'God is gracious'); some tie it to Levan. The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Livan?

It's said LEE-vahn /ˈliː.vɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Livan a boy or girl name?

Livan is a boy's name.

How popular is Livan?

Livan is a rare name for boys in the U.S.