Ivans

Ivans is primarily the plural form of the given name Ivan, used to refer to more than one person named Ivan. It may also appear as a surname in rare contexts, though this usage is uncommon.

The given name Ivan is a Slavic form of John, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning “God is gracious.” It is widely used in Eastern Europe. In Cyrillic-script languages, the corresponding form is Иван (Ivan) in Russian, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian. In Spanish-speaking regions, the variant Iván carries the same root, typically with an accent to mark stress.

In English-language contexts, Ivans is usually encountered as the plural of Ivan when listing or referring to several individuals who share that first name. As a proper noun, it does not have a distinct meaning beyond its use as a name, and its interpretation relies on surrounding context.