John vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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John Rank #21

Leon Rank #141

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #141 for Leon.

Is John or Leon more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do John and Leon mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are John and Leon boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.