Name meaning
Leon
means “lion”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- German, Polish, Dutch, Croatian, English, Greek
- Spellings
- Leon · León · Léon · Leo · Lev
- Say it
- LAY-on
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Leon is the Greek word for lion. It was the name of saints and emperors and has been one of the top boys' names in Germany, Poland and Croatia for years. Its forms include León, Léon and Lev.
Roots
From Greek léōn (lion).
Where it is used
Top name in Germany, Poland and Croatia.
Leon name FAQ
What does the name Leon mean?
Leon means “lion”. From Greek léōn (lion).
Where does the name Leon come from?
Leon is of Greek origin. Today it is used in German, Polish, Dutch, Croatian, English families.
How do you pronounce Leon?
Leon is usually pronounced LAY-on.
Is Leon a boy's or a girl's name?
Leon is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Leon?
Related spellings and forms include León, Léon, Leo, Lev.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.