Samuel vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Samuel Rank #17

Leon Rank #141

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Samuel or Leon more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Leon mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Samuel and Leon boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.