Fayetta vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Fayetta Rank #24,113
Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #24113 for Fayetta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fayetta ___

  • Fayetta Rose
  • Fayetta Mae
  • Fayetta Grace
  • Fayetta Pearl
  • Fayetta Claire
  • Fayetta Louise

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 Fayetta

Marietta Rosetta Lisette Colette Louretta

If you choose Leon

Felix Otto Clara Mia Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fayetta or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Fayetta at #24113 in the United States.

What do Fayetta and Leon mean?

Fayetta means "little fairy, enchanted" (Old French origin). Leon means "brave, lion-hearted" (Latin origin).

Are Fayetta and Leon boy or girl names?

Fayetta is primarily a girl name. Leon is primarily a boy name.

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