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León

Boy · Spanish · Short name

Meaning
Lion
Pronunciation
leh-OHN
Origin
Spanish

Spanish form of Leo, from Latin 'leo' meaning lion.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Spanish, Latin

Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, United States

Also recorded as Boy.

Alternate spellings

  • LeonGerman / English

    German and English form without the accent.

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Meaning: Defender of the people

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Meaning: Greatest

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Spanish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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