Leon vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Leon Rank #141

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Matthew mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Leon and Matthew boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.