Leon - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Leon \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 popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Leon. Click here to compare Leon with related baby names.