Mateo vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mateo

Boy #7 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Mateo Rank #7

Leon Rank #141

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Mateo or Leon more popular?

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Mateo and Leon mean?

Mateo means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Mateo and Leon boy or girl names?

Mateo is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.