Iden vs Leven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iden

Boy #5,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pasture in a marsh"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,922
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Iden Rank #5,922
Leven Rank #5,885

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 vs #5922 for Iden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iden ___

  • Iden James
  • Iden Cole
  • Iden Reece
  • Iden Thomas
  • Iden Blake
  • Iden Lee

Leven ___

  • Leven James
  • Leven Cole
  • Leven Finn
  • Leven Patrick
  • Leven Ross
  • Leven Duncan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iden

Eden Rowan Finn Milo Isla

If you choose Leven

Rowan Callum Isla Skye Glen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iden or Leven more popular?

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 compared to Iden at #5922 in the United States.

What do Iden and Leven mean?

Iden means "pasture in a marsh" (Old English origin). Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin).

Are Iden and Leven boy or girl names?

Iden is primarily a boy name. Leven is primarily a boy name.

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