Ivan vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Ivan Rank #153

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Ivan or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Leon mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Ivan and Leon boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.