Leon vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Leon Rank #141

Riley Rank #229

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Leon or Riley more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Leon and Riley mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Leon and Riley boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.