Leonardo vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonardo

Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

Italian Spanish Portuguese American

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Leonardo Rank #84

Ian Rank #75

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

Is Leonardo or Ian more popular?

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

What do Leonardo and Ian mean?

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

Are Leonardo and Ian boy or girl names?

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