Leonid vs Alexios

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonid

Boy #4,244 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the lion, lion-like"

Origin: Greek leon (lion)

Russian Ukrainian Greek Eastern European

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Boy #4,109 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men, protector of the people"

Origin: Greek

Greek Byzantine Orthodox Christian

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Leonid Rank #4,244

Alexios Rank #4,109

Alexios is more popular, ranked #4109 vs #4244 for Leonid.

Is Leonid or Alexios more popular?

Alexios is more popular, ranked #4109 compared to Leonid at #4244 in the United States.

What do Leonid and Alexios mean?

Leonid means "son of the lion, lion-like" (Greek leon (lion) origin). Alexios means "defender of men, protector of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Leonid and Alexios boy or girl names?

Leonid is primarily a boy name. Alexios is primarily a boy name.