Leo vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leo Rank #24

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #24 for Leo.

Is Leo or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Leo at #24 in the United States.

What do Leo and Elijah mean?

Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leo and Elijah boy or girl names?

Leo is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.