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Leon

male

Meaning

"Lion"

Leon is a long-established name in classical and Christian contexts, valued for its concise form and symbolic strength.

ClassicTraditionalTimelessStrongPowerfulBold

Popularity History of Leon

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#141Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#141

Leon was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+7

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Leon Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Leon.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Leon

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24 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Latin
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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