Leon vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Leon Rank #141

Nicolas Rank #184

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Leon or Nicolas more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Leon and Nicolas mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Leon and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.