Leon vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Leon Rank #141

Cole Rank #162

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Leon or Cole more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Leon and Cole mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Leon and Cole boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.