Leon vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

English German Spanish French Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Leon Rank #141

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Jacob mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leon and Jacob boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.