Leon
LEE-on
Popularity
#141
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
181,458
Peak Year
#2,714 in 1924
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From the Greek word 'leon' meaning 'lion'.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Leon Trotsky
Russian revolutionary and theorist.
Leon Bridges
American soul singer-songwriter.
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