Leon vs Xavier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Leon Rank #141

Xavier Rank #102

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Xavier more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Xavier mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin).

Are Leon and Xavier boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.