Leon vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Leon Rank #141

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Roman mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Leon and Roman boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.