Nathan vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Nathan Rank #62

Leon Rank #141

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Nathan or Leon more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Leon mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Nathan and Leon boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.