Leonard vs Trevor

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

Trevor

Boy #626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large homestead, great settlement"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#626
Total SSA Count
451
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Leonard Rank #674
Trevor Rank #626

Trevor is more popular, ranked #626 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

Trevor ___

  • Trevor James
  • Trevor Scott
  • Trevor Michael
  • Trevor Lee
  • Trevor John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leonard

Walter Arthur Dorothy Harriet Eugene

If you choose Trevor

Ethan Logan Connor Paige Kayla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leonard or Trevor more popular?

Trevor is more popular, ranked #626 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Trevor mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Trevor means "large homestead, great settlement" (Welsh origin).

Are Leonard and Trevor boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Trevor is primarily a boy name.

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