Orion vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Orion Rank #326

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Orion or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Orion and Leon mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Orion and Leon boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.