Elijah vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Elijah Rank #8

Leon Rank #141

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Elijah or Leon more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Leon mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Elijah and Leon boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.