Nicholas vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Nicholas Rank #117

Leon Rank #141

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Nicholas or Leon more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Leon mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Leon boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.