Leon vs Diego

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

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Leon Rank #141

Diego Rank #145

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #145 for Diego.

Is Leon or Diego more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Leon and Diego mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Leon and Diego boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Diego is primarily a boy name.