Leo vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Leo Rank #24

Nicholas Rank #117

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Leo or Nicholas more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Leo and Nicholas mean?

Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Leo and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Leo is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.