Jordan vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jordan

Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Jordan Rank #104

Leon Rank #141

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Jordan or Leon more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Jordan and Leon mean?

Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Jordan and Leon boy or girl names?

Jordan is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.