Leon vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Leon Rank #141

Sullivan Rank #340

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Leon or Sullivan more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Leon and Sullivan mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Leon and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.