George vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
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

George Rank #123
Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Leo mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are George and Leo boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.

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