Leon vs Luis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Leon Rank #141

Luis Rank #130

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Luis more popular?

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Luis mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Leon and Luis boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.