Leon vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leon Rank #141

Simon Rank #251

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Leon or Simon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Leon and Simon mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leon and Simon boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.