Leon vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leon Rank #141

Rafael Rank #222

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Leon or Rafael more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Leon and Rafael mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leon and Rafael boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.