Matthew vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Matthew Rank #33

Leon Rank #141

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Matthew or Leon more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Leon mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Matthew and Leon boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.