Leon vs Maverick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #36 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"independent thinker, non-conformist"

Origin: American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher

American English

8 High Risk

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Leon Rank #141

Maverick Rank #36

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Maverick more popular?

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Maverick mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin).

Are Leon and Maverick boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Maverick is primarily a boy name.