Leon vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Leon Rank #141

Maximus Rank #331

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Leon or Maximus more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Leon and Maximus mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Leon and Maximus boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.