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Leonardo vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonardo

Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#84
Total SSA Count
3,951
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Croatian Spanish Bulgarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#153
Total SSA Count
2,340
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Leonardo Rank #84
Ivan Rank #153

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 vs #153 for Ivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leonardo or Ivan more popular?

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Leonardo and Ivan mean?

Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Leonardo and Ivan boy or girl names?

Leonardo is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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