Leon
A boy's name of French, German, Greek and Spanish origin, ranked #138 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #138
- Best ever
- #73 in 1926
- US births since 1880
- 184,074
- Born in 2025
- 2,583
- Trend
- Rising last 10 years
- Given to
- 99% boys
Meaning
- lion
- Lion of the woods
- lion-hearted
- Lion. The lion is a figure in art and religious symbolism of many cultures; symbolizing kingliness and grandeur and courage
Births 1880–2025
Peak 2,714 in 1924. Rising over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- NY15,258
- TX11,495
- CA11,115
- PA10,306
- IL7,320
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 94% of this name's national total.