Leon

Pronunciation: [ l-EE-ahn ]

Girl Name #24,294 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Leon is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EE-ahn.

Parents who love the name Leon often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #24,294
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Leona #488 Leora #1528 Leonor #2065 Leonora #2082 Leonie #2431 Leonna #4606

Also a Boy Name

Leon is also used as a boy name, ranked #141.

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Similar Names

Lena Leona Lela Leila Lenora Lelia Lettie Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leon

Is Leon a boy or girl name?

Leon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #24294. As a boy name, it is ranked #141. Leon is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Leon?

Leon is pronounced l-EE-ahn.

How popular is the name Leon?

Leon is currently ranked #24294 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Leon a common or rare name?

Leon is an uncommon name, ranked #24294 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Leon

Leon is a girl name .

Is Leon a boy or girl name? Leon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,294 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #141. Leon is more commonly used as a boy name.

Leon is currently ranked #24,294 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Leon include Leona, Leora, Leonor, Leonora, Leonie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.