Leon - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Leon \

is pronounced LEE-ahn. It is of Greek origin. Variant of Leo. The lion is a central figure in the art and religious symbolism of many different cultures, usually meaning kingliness, grandeur, and courage. See also Lionel. Author Leon Uris.

Leon has 5 variant forms: Leoncio, Leone, Lioni, Lionisio and Lionni.

For more information, see also related names Leonard and Napoleon.

Baby names that sound like Leon are Lon, Lenn, Len, Lyon and Lion.

Leon is a very common first name for men (#162 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#670 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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