Cruz vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cruz

Boy #302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Cruz Rank #302

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #302 for Cruz.

Is Cruz or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Cruz at #302 in the United States.

What do Cruz and Leon mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Cruz and Leon boy or girl names?

Cruz is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.