Leon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leon Name at a Glance

Name	Leon
Meaning	Lion. The lion is a figure in art and religious symbolism of many cultures; symbolizing kingliness and grandeur and courage.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Leon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leon means “Lion. The lion is a figure in art and religious symbolism of many cultures; symbolizing kingliness and grandeur and courage”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Leon Name Origin

Our database records Leon under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Leon a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Leon is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Leon

When considering Leon for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.