Leon vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leon Rank #141

Jesse Rank #187

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Leon or Jesse more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Leon and Jesse mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leon and Jesse boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.