Elliott vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German French American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
7,793
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elliott Rank #163
Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Leo mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Elliott and Leo boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.

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