Benjamin vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Benjamin Rank #11

Leon Rank #141

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Benjamin or Leon more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Leon mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Benjamin and Leon boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.