Leon vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Leon Rank #141

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Colton mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Leon and Colton boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.