Leon vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

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Leon Rank #141

Orion Rank #326

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Leon or Orion more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Leon and Orion mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Leon and Orion boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.