Leon vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Leon Rank #141

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Jonathan mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Leon and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.