Leo vs Luis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German French American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
7,793
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Lucho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leo Rank #24
Luis Rank #130

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #130 for Luis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leo ___

  • Leo James
  • Leo Thomas
  • Leo Alexander
  • Leo Cole
  • Leo Grey
  • Leo Xavier

Luis ___

  • Luis Miguel
  • Luis Antonio
  • Luis Carlos
  • Luis Fernando
  • Luis Eduardo
  • Luis Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leo

Luna Isla Mia Oscar Violet

If you choose Luis

Carlos Miguel Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leo or Luis more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Luis at #130 in the United States.

What do Leo and Luis mean?

Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Leo and Luis boy or girl names?

Leo is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.

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