Preston vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Preston Rank #330

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Preston or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Preston and Leon mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Preston and Leon boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.