Ivan vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Ivan Rank #153

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Ivan or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Leo mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Ivan and Leo boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.