Leo vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Leo Rank #24

David Rank #31

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #31 for David.

Is Leo or David more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Leo and David mean?

Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Leo and David boy or girl names?

Leo is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.