Ryder vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryder

Boy #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Ryder Rank #134

Leon Rank #141

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Ryder or Leon more popular?

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Ryder and Leon mean?

Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Ryder and Leon boy or girl names?

Ryder is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.