Ivan Ovalle

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ivan Ovalle — God is gracious
80K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ivan Ovalle 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 Ovalle: Adolfo Ovalle (born 1970), Chilean former footballer Adolfo Ovalle (born 1997), Chilean footballer Alessandro Ovalle (born 2005), Dominican footballer Clemente Ovalle (born 1982), Mexican footballer Federico Ovalle (born 1955), Mexican politician Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle (born 1961), American artist Jaime Ovalle (1894–1955), Brazilian composer and poet José Tomás Ovalle (1787–1831), Chilean politician Juan Ríos Ovalle (1863–1928), Puerto Rican musician and composer Lizbeth Ovalle (born 1999), Mexican footballer Luis Ovalle (born 1988), Panamanian footballer Manuel Enrique Ovalle Araiza (born 1968. 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: Ovalle

Spanish

Adolfo Ovalle (born 1970), Chilean former footballer Adolfo Ovalle (born 1997), Chilean footballer Alessandro Ovalle (born 2005), Dominican footballer Clemente Ovalle (born 1982), Mexican footballer Federico Ovalle (born 1955), Mexican politician Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle (born 1961), American artist Jaime Ovalle (1894–1955), Brazilian composer and poet José Tomás Ovalle (1787–1831), Chilean politician Juan Ríos Ovalle (1863–1928), Puerto Rican musician and composer Lizbeth Ovalle (born 1999), Mexican footballer Luis Ovalle (born 1988), Panamanian footballer Manuel Enrique Ovalle Araiza (born 1968.

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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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Notable People Named Ivan Ovalle

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Ovalle?
The surname Ovalle originates from Spanish. Adolfo Ovalle (born 1970), Chilean former footballer Adolfo Ovalle (born 1997), Chilean footballer Alessandro Ovalle (born 2005), Dominican footballer Clemente Ovalle (born 1982), Mexican footballer Federico Ovalle (born 1955), Mexican politician Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle (born 1961), American artist Jaime Ovalle (1894–1955), Brazilian composer and poet José Tomás Ovalle (1787–1831), Chilean politician Juan Ríos Ovalle (1863–1928), Puerto Rican musician and composer Lizbeth Ovalle (born 1999), Mexican footballer Luis Ovalle (born 1988), Panamanian footballer Manuel Enrique Ovalle Araiza (born 1968.
What are the origins of the name Ivan Ovalle?
The name Ivan Ovalle combines two different traditions: the first name Ivan has Greek roots, while the surname Ovalle originates from Spanish.
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