Jonathan vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
4,018
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jon, Johnny, Jonny

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jonathan Rank #83
Leon Rank #141

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #141 for Leon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jonathan ___

  • Jonathan David
  • Jonathan Michael
  • Jonathan James
  • Jonathan Andrew
  • Jonathan Cole
  • Jonathan William

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 Jonathan

David Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Abigail

If you choose Leon

Felix Otto Clara Mia Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonathan or Leon more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Leon mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Leon means "brave, lion-hearted" (Latin origin).

Are Jonathan and Leon boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.

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