Leon vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Leon Rank #141

Ivan Rank #153

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

Is Leon or Ivan more popular?

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

What do Leon and Ivan mean?

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

Are Leon and Ivan boy or girl names?

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