Leon vs Leonides

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5,491 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"lion-like, descendant of lions"

Origin: Greek

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Leon Rank #141

Leonides Rank #5,491

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #5491 for Leonides.

Is Leon or Leonides more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Leonides at #5491 in the United States.

What do Leon and Leonides mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Leonides means "lion-like, descendant of lions" (Greek origin).

Are Leon and Leonides boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Leonides is primarily a boy name.