Leon vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

English German Spanish French Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American French

✓ All Clear

Leon Rank #141

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Samuel mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leon and Samuel boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.