Reid vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Reid Rank #300

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #300 for Reid.

Is Reid or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Reid at #300 in the United States.

What do Reid and Leon mean?

Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Reid and Leon boy or girl names?

Reid is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.