Leon vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

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24 High Risk

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Leon Rank #141

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Robert mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Leon and Robert boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.