Holden vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Holden Rank #281

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Holden or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Holden and Leon mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Holden and Leon boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.