Leon vs Theo

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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Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
4,110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Leon Rank #141
Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 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

Theo ___

  • Theo James
  • Theo William
  • Theo Alexander
  • Theo Samuel
  • Theo Felix
  • Theo August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leon

Felix Otto Clara Mia Hugo

If you choose Theo

Oliver Felix Eleanor Beatrice Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leon or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Theo mean?

Leon means "brave, lion-hearted" (Latin origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Leon and Theo boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

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