Jackson vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Jackson Rank #35

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Jackson or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Leo mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Jackson and Leo boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.