Ivan vs Leonardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Van, Vanya

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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
Nicknames
Leo, Nardo, Len

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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Leonardo Rank #84

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivan ___

  • Ivan Alexander
  • Ivan Michael
  • Ivan James
  • Ivan Nikolai
  • Ivan Peter
  • Ivan Leo

Leonardo ___

  • Leonardo James
  • Leonardo Miguel
  • Leonardo Antonio
  • Leonardo Rafael
  • Leonardo Cole
  • Leonardo David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

If you choose Leonardo

Matteo Raphael Valentina Isabella Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Leonardo more popular?

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

What do Ivan and Leonardo mean?

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

Are Ivan and Leonardo boy or girl names?

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

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