Leon

lion

GenderBoyOriginGreekSay itLEE-ahnPopularityRising
Pronounced LEE-ahn

About the name Leon

A strong, punchy name representing courage and power. It feels both historical and thoroughly modern.

Leon is confident and warm, carrying quiet strength wherever he goes.

Fun fact

Leon shares its root with Leo and Leonardo, all tracing back to the Greek and Latin words for 'lion.'

Nicknames for Leon

LeeLeo

Variations

LeoLeoneLeonid

Famous people named Leon

  • Leon Trotsky (Russian revolutionary)
  • Leon Bridges (American soul singer)

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