Paul vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Paul Rank #264

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Leon mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Paul and Leon boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.