Nathan vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Nathan Rank #62

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Leo mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Nathan and Leo boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.