Javier vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Javier

Boy #247 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"new house"

Origin: Basque

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Javier Rank #247

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #247 for Javier.

Is Javier or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Javier at #247 in the United States.

What do Javier and Leon mean?

Javier means "new house" (Basque origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Javier and Leon boy or girl names?

Javier is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.