Leon vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Leon Rank #141

Alex Rank #205

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Leon or Alex more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Leon and Alex mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Leon and Alex boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.