Leo vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leo Rank #24

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #24 for Leo.

Is Leo or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Leo at #24 in the United States.

What do Leo and John mean?

Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leo and John boy or girl names?

Leo is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.