Leon vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leon Rank #141

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and John mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leon and John boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.