Emmett vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Emmett Rank #119

Leon Rank #141

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Emmett or Leon more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Leon mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Emmett and Leon boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.