Jonathan vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Jonathan Rank #83

Leon Rank #141

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Jonathan or Leon more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Leon mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Jonathan and Leon boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.