Leon vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Leon Rank #141

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Alexander mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Leon and Alexander boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.