Matteo vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matteo

Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Matteo Rank #138

Leon Rank #141

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Matteo or Leon more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Matteo and Leon mean?

Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Matteo and Leon boy or girl names?

Matteo is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.