John vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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John Rank #21

Leo Rank #24

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #24 for Leo.

Is John or Leo more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Leo at #24 in the United States.

What do John and Leo mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are John and Leo boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.