Leon vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Leon Rank #141

Emerson Rank #270

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Leon or Emerson more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Leon and Emerson mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Leon and Emerson boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.