Leon vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Leon Rank #141

Marcus Rank #256

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Leon or Marcus more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Leon and Marcus mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Leon and Marcus boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.