Leon vs Javier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #247 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"new house"

Origin: Basque

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Leon Rank #141

Javier Rank #247

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #247 for Javier.

Is Leon or Javier more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Javier at #247 in the United States.

What do Leon and Javier mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Javier means "new house" (Basque origin).

Are Leon and Javier boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Javier is primarily a boy name.