Leon vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Leon Rank #141

Eric Rank #252

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Leon or Eric more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Leon and Eric mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Leon and Eric boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.