Griffin vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Griffin Rank #223

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Leon mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Griffin and Leon boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.