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Leon vs Dion

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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Dion

Boy #1,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, godly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French African-American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,119
Total SSA Count
191
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Leon Rank #141
Dion Rank #1,119

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #1119 for Dion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leon or Dion more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Dion at #1119 in the United States.

What do Leon and Dion mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Dion means "divine, godly" (Greek origin).

Are Leon and Dion boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Dion is primarily a boy name.

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