Leon: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Leon · 1 syllable
Everything about the name Leon: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Lion»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Greek-Latin
Popularity
67 out of 100
Where Leon is popular
- AlbaniaPopular
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Leon
With its Greek-Latin heritage, Leon has long been valued for its meaning, "Lion." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Leon is said Leon (1 syllable). Leon is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Leon is a steadily chosen option, scoring 67 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as nature.
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FAQ
What does the name Leon mean?+
The name Leon means "Lion".
What is the origin of the name Leon?+
Leon is a name of Greek-Latin origin.
Is Leon a girl or boy name?+
Leon is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Leon?+
Leon is pronounced Leon (1 syllable).
Is Leon a popular name?+
Leon is a steadily chosen option, scoring 67 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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