Louis vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

French English German Spanish Belgian

✓ All Clear

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

English German Spanish French Greek

✓ All Clear

Louis Rank #236

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #236 for Louis.

Is Louis or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do Louis and Leon mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Louis and Leon boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.