Leonard vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Leonard Rank #674

Harry Rank #780

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Leonard or Harry more popular?

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Harry mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Leonard and Harry boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.