Leon vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Leon Rank #141

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Charles mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Leon and Charles boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.