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Leon vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#141
Total SSA Count
2,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Leon Rank #141
Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #141 for Leon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leon or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Adrian mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Leon and Adrian boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.

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