Ilyan vs Leiby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilyan

Boy #5,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is Lord (variant of Elijah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,528
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ily, Ian, Yan

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Leiby

Boy #5,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my heart, beloved"

Origin: Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Ultra-Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,446
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leib, Laiby

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Popularity Comparison

Ilyan Rank #5,528
Leiby Rank #5,446

Leiby is more popular, ranked #5446 vs #5528 for Ilyan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilyan ___

  • Ilyan David
  • Ilyan Samuel
  • Ilyan Michael
  • Ilyan Joseph
  • Ilyan Nathan
  • Ilyan Gabriel

Leiby ___

  • Leiby Menachem
  • Leiby Dovid
  • Leiby Shmuel
  • Leiby Yitzchok
  • Leiby Moshe
  • Leiby Aryeh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilyan

Elias Zion Levi Naomi Miriam

If you choose Leiby

Yitzy Shmuly Faigy Chany Rivky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilyan or Leiby more popular?

Leiby is more popular, ranked #5446 compared to Ilyan at #5528 in the United States.

What do Ilyan and Leiby mean?

Ilyan means "God is Lord (variant of Elijah)" (Hebrew origin). Leiby means "my heart, beloved" (Yiddish origin).

Are Ilyan and Leiby boy or girl names?

Ilyan is primarily a boy name. Leiby is primarily a boy name.

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