Ivan Gerhart

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ivan Gerhart — God is gracious
80K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ivan Gerhart is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Ivan is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Ivan (Cyrillic: Иван) is a male given name of Slavic origin, related to a variant of the Greek name Iōánnēs (English: John), which in turn derives from the Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānnān), meaning "God is gracious". The name is strongly associated with Slavic countries and cultures. Ivan is a very common name in Russia, Ukraine, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Belarus, North Macedonia, and Montenegro. It has also gained popularity in several Romance-speaking countries since the 20th century. The surname Gerhart: Gerhart Baum (1932–2025), German lawyer and politician, Federal Minister of the Interior Gerhart Eisler (1897–1968), German communist politician Gerhart Friedlander (1916–2009), nuclear chemist who worked on the Manhattan Project Gerhart Hauptmann (1882–1946), German dramatist and Nobel Prize winner Gerhart Jander (1892–1961), German inorganic chemist Gerhart Lüders (1920–1995), German theoretical physicist Gerhart M. Ivan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 80K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ivan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ivan

Meaning: God is gracious

Greek

Ivan (Cyrillic: Иван) is a male given name of Slavic origin, related to a variant of the Greek name Iōánnēs (English: John), which in turn derives from the Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānnān), meaning "God is gracious". The name is strongly associated with Slavic countries and cultures. Ivan is a very common name in Russia, Ukraine, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Belarus, North Macedonia, and Montenegro. It has also gained popularity in several Romance-speaking countries since the 20th century.

Surname: Gerhart

English

Gerhart Baum (1932–2025), German lawyer and politician, Federal Minister of the Interior Gerhart Eisler (1897–1968), German communist politician Gerhart Friedlander (1916–2009), nuclear chemist who worked on the Manhattan Project Gerhart Hauptmann (1882–1946), German dramatist and Nobel Prize winner Gerhart Jander (1892–1961), German inorganic chemist Gerhart Lüders (1920–1995), German theoretical physicist Gerhart M.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ivan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ivan by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ivan Gerhart:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ivan?
The first name Ivan originates from Greek. Ivan (Cyrillic: Иван) is a male given name of Slavic origin, related to a variant of the Greek name Iōánnēs (English: John), which in turn derives from the Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānnān), meaning "God is gracious". The name is strongly associated with Slavic countries and cultures. Ivan is a very common name in Russia, Ukraine, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Belarus, North Macedonia, and Montenegro. It has also gained popularity in several Romance-speaking countries since the 20th century.
When was Ivan most popular?
The name Ivan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gerhart?
The surname Gerhart originates from English. Gerhart Baum (1932–2025), German lawyer and politician, Federal Minister of the Interior Gerhart Eisler (1897–1968), German communist politician Gerhart Friedlander (1916–2009), nuclear chemist who worked on the Manhattan Project Gerhart Hauptmann (1882–1946), German dramatist and Nobel Prize winner Gerhart Jander (1892–1961), German inorganic chemist Gerhart Lüders (1920–1995), German theoretical physicist Gerhart M.
What are the origins of the name Ivan Gerhart?
The name Ivan Gerhart combines two different traditions: the first name Ivan has Greek roots, while the surname Gerhart originates from English.
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