Leon vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Leon Rank #141

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and David mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Leon and David boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.