Leon vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Leon Rank #141

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Julian mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Leon and Julian boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.