Leon

Rank 158th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Leon was 158th most popular baby name for boys and 288th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,368 babies were named Leon in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,420 babies in the United States were named Leon. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Leon is around 48 to 57 years old.

The name "Leon" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Leon is Leo.

Leon Meaning & Origin

The name Leon is of Greek origin, meaning "lion", symbolizing courage, power, and strength.

The name Leon is described as courageous, intellectual and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Leon is pronounced lee-on in English. The name Leon has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Leon

In Spain, there is a city named Leon which is renowned for its gothic Leon Cathedral and the Romanesque frescoes of the Basilica of San Isidoro.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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