Leon is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #95 in 2022 with 584 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 1,204 births ranking #60. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 23.2%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 487 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.