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Leeon
♂ Boy
Pronounced LEE-on /ˈli.ɑn/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Leon — from the Greek leon, 'a lion'; a symbol of courage and strengthLow
In 30 seconds: A lion: Leeon spells Leon. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'LEE-on').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Leon — from the Greek leon, 'a lion'; a symbol of courage and strength
U.S. rank (2024)#9480 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 124
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Leeon is a spelling of Leon — from the Greek leon, 'a lion'; a symbol of courage and strength. A bold, classic name (said 'LEE-on').
In the U.S. it appears as a phonetic spelling of Leon. Rare in this form, a-lion at the root, and bold.
Did you know? Leon is Greek for 'a lion' — Leeon is a spelling, bold and classic, a symbol of courage (said 'LEE-on').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Leon — Greek 'lion'
Variations
LeonLionLeeyon
Nicknames
Lee
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Leeon mean?
Leeon spells Leon — Greek 'a lion'.
How do you pronounce Leeon?
It's said LEE-on /ˈli.ɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Leeon a boy or girl name?
Leeon is a boy's name.
How popular is Leeon?
Leeon is a very rare spelling in the U.S.