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Jason vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#141
Total SSA Count
2,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jason Rank #148
Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #148 for Jason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jason or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and Leon mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Jason and Leon boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.

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