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Why parents love Leon- The meaning lion is the most powerful animal symbol.
- Léon: The Professional is one of cinema's most beloved thrillers.
- Leon Bridges brought soul music back.
- Two syllables with a smooth, European sound: lee-ON.
- It's Leo's slightly more distinguished brother.
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The vibe of Leon
lionProfessionalsoul-musicBridgesEuropeansmoothTrotskycafé
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Origin & history of Leon
Greek leōn (lion)
→ English Leon
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German / Greek / Latin roots
Leon comes from the Greek leōn meaning lion. Léon: The Professional (1994) featured Jean Reno as a hitman who befriends a girl — one of the most beloved thrillers ever made. Leon Bridges brought soul music into the 21st century. Leon Trotsky was one of the most important figures of the Russian Revolution. The name has been climbing in the US.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Greek; used across Europe for centuries.
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Today
Leon remains a beloved choice, ranking #210 in the US. 181,458 babies have been named Leon since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Leon?
1924
peak year
The name Leon reached its peak in 1924, with 2,677 registrations (ranked #76). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1880, roughly 44 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #210 today, averaging about 1,895 new babies per year. Leon has been trending upward in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 181,458 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,677
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #76)
(ranked #76)
1,895
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
18,950
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
181,458
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Leon1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
Leon's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — lion leadership. People named Leon tend to be strong, smooth, and gifted at quiet authority.
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Quiet lion authority✦
Smooth strength◈
Professional cool◎
Soul-deep presence♡
European sophisticationL3
E5
O6
N5
Sum: 19 → Life path 1
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Personality of Leon🌟
Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
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Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
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Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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