Leon vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Leon Rank #141

Preston Rank #330

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Leon or Preston more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Leon and Preston mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Leon and Preston boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.