Alexander vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Alexander Rank #27

Leon Rank #141

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Alexander or Leon more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Leon mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Alexander and Leon boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.