Leon vs Matteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Leon Rank #141

Matteo Rank #138

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Matteo more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Matteo mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Leon and Matteo boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Matteo is primarily a boy name.