Leon vs Sawyer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

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Leon Rank #141

Sawyer Rank #132

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Sawyer more popular?

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Sawyer mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin).

Are Leon and Sawyer boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Sawyer is primarily a boy name.