Leonard vs Reese

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German English French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#674
Total SSA Count
404
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Len, Lenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Reese

Girl #190 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ardor, enthusiasm, fire"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#190
Total SSA Count
1,589
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leonard Rank #674
Reese Rank #190

Reese is more popular, ranked #190 vs #674 for Leonard.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leonard ___

  • Leonard James
  • Leonard Charles
  • Leonard Michael
  • Leonard William
  • Leonard Patrick
  • Leonard Allen

Reese ___

  • Reese Ann
  • Reese Marie
  • Reese Lynn
  • Reese Grace
  • Reese Elaine
  • Reese Joelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leonard

Walter Arthur Dorothy Harriet Eugene

If you choose Reese

Blake Quinn Sage Brooke Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leonard or Reese more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Reese mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fire" (Welsh origin).

Are Leonard and Reese boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a girl name.

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