Leon vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leon Rank #141

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Daniel mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leon and Daniel boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.