Leon vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Leon Rank #141

Timothy Rank #208

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Leon or Timothy more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Leon and Timothy mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Leon and Timothy boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.