♂ Name Leon

Q: What does the name Leon mean?

Leon means 'lion' (from ancient Greek 'léon/λέων' or Latin 'leo').

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What is the origin of the name Leon?

Leon is a name of ancient Greek origin. Leon was merged with the Latin cognate Leo during the Christian era. It was a common name among Jews in medieval England.

What does the name Leon mean?

Leon means “lion” (from ancient Greek “léon/λέων” or Latin “leo”).

Pronunciation of Leon

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Variants of the name Leon

León Léon

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Popularity of the name Leon

Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Leon is currently ranked #62 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.

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Leon in the Top 50 Names

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🇧🇪 Belgium	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
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🇨🇭 Switzerland	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇩🇪 Germany	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇫🇷 France	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇬🇧 Great Britain	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇮🇪 Ireland	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇵🇹 Portugal	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
🇺🇸 United States	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	-