Jackson vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Jackson Rank #35

Leon Rank #141

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Jackson or Leon more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Leon mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Jackson and Leon boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.