Leon vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leon Rank #141

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Elijah mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leon and Elijah boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.