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Leven vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
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

Leven Rank #5,885
Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #5885 for Leven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leven or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Leven at #5885 in the United States.

What do Leven and Ivan mean?

Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Leven and Ivan boy or girl names?

Leven is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.

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