Leon vs Parker

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

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Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of the game preserve"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#97
Total SSA Count
3,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Park

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leon Rank #141
Parker Rank #97

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #141 for Leon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leon ___

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

Parker ___

  • Parker James
  • Parker Lee
  • Parker William
  • Parker Thomas
  • Parker Alexander
  • Parker Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leon

Felix Otto Clara Mia Hugo

If you choose Parker

Logan Cooper Carter Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leon or Parker more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Parker mean?

Leon means "brave, lion-hearted" (Latin origin). Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin).

Are Leon and Parker boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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