Briggs vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Briggs Rank #327

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Briggs or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Leon mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Briggs and Leon boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.