Evan vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

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Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave, lion-hearted"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#141
Total SSA Count
2,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #143 for Evan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

Leon ___

  • Leon James
  • Leon Alexander
  • Leon Nathaniel
  • Leon Michael
  • Leon Charles
  • Leon Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

If you choose Leon

Felix Otto Clara Mia Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Leon mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Leon means "brave, lion-hearted" (Latin origin).

Are Evan and Leon boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.

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