Leon is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #105 in 1996 with 474 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 1,204 births ranking #60. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 672 boys born was named Leon. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Leon is a classic lion name with a steady, masculine feel. It sounds slightly more formal and continental than Leo while sharing the same powerful image.
The name has deep roots across European naming and appears in Greek, Latin, French, German, and many other traditions. It remains strong because it is simple, recognisable, and substantial.