Leon vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #4,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)"

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Leon Rank #141

Theo Rank #4,494

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #4494 for Theo.

Is Leon or Theo more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Theo at #4494 in the United States.

What do Leon and Theo mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Theo means "gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)" (Greek origin).

Are Leon and Theo boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a girl name.