Name comparison · boy names
Leon vs. Leonel
In 2025, Leon leads at #138 among U.S. boys' names, with Leonel at #350. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Leon | Leonel |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Comeback | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #138 | #350 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,583 | 942 |
| All-time peak | #73 in 1926 | #308 in 2023 |
| Uniqueness score | 23 / 100 | 36 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Vermont (#57) | Arizona (#151) |