Leon vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Leon Rank #141

Max Rank #175

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #175 for Max.

Is Leon or Max more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Leon and Max mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Leon and Max boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.