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Leon vs Daijon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#141
Total SSA Count
2,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Daijon

Boy #6,613 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (via Juan/John)"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish via African-American English

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,613
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Leon Rank #141
Daijon Rank #6,613

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #6613 for Daijon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leon or Daijon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Daijon at #6613 in the United States.

What do Leon and Daijon mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Daijon means "God is gracious (via Juan/John)" (Hebrew via Spanish via African-American English origin).

Are Leon and Daijon boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Daijon is primarily a boy name.

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