Diego vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Diego Rank #145

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #145 for Diego.

Is Diego or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Leon mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Diego and Leon boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.