Leona vs Maddison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leona

Girl #488 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lioness"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#488
Total SSA Count
624
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Lee, Lea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leona Rank #488
Maddison Rank #487

Maddison is more popular, ranked #487 vs #488 for Leona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leona ___

  • Leona Grace
  • Leona Mae
  • Leona Rose
  • Leona Claire
  • Leona Jean
  • Leona Ruth

Maddison ___

  • Maddison Grace
  • Maddison Rose
  • Maddison Claire
  • Maddison Lynn
  • Maddison Faith
  • Maddison Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leona

Felix Hugo Cecily Arthur Rosalie

If you choose Maddison

Aiden Brooklyn Jayden Taylor Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leona or Maddison more popular?

Maddison is more popular, ranked #487 compared to Leona at #488 in the United States.

What do Leona and Maddison mean?

Leona means "lioness" (Latin origin). Maddison means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (English origin).

Are Leona and Maddison boy or girl names?

Leona is primarily a girl name. Maddison is primarily a girl name.

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