Ian vs Leonardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

Italian Spanish Portuguese American

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Ian Rank #75

Leonardo Rank #84

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #84 for Leonardo.

Is Ian or Leonardo more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Leonardo at #84 in the United States.

What do Ian and Leonardo mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin).

Are Ian and Leonardo boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Leonardo is primarily a boy name.