Leon vs Mateo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #7 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leon Rank #141

Mateo Rank #7

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Mateo more popular?

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Mateo mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Mateo means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leon and Mateo boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Mateo is primarily a boy name.