UK boy's name
Leeon
A variant spelling of the English masculine name Leon, derived from Latin leo meaning "lion".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Leeon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Leeon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2001 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Leeon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Leeon ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 boys were registered as Leeon.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Leeon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Leeon mean?
The given name Leeon has its roots in the ancient Greek language and culture. It is derived from the Greek word "leon," which means "lion." The name likely originated during the classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BC.
In Greek mythology, the lion was a symbol of strength, courage, and royalty. It was often associated with the gods and heroes of Greek legends. The name Leeon may have been bestowed upon a child with the hope that they would possess the qualities represented by the mighty lion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leeon can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. He mentioned a Spartan warrior named Leeon who fought bravely in the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persian Empire.
In the 4th century BC, a celebrated Greek mathematician and inventor named Leeon of Byzantium made significant contributions to the field of mechanics. He is credited with developing the first known steam engine and various other inventions.
During the Byzantine Empire, a notable figure named Leeon Sakellarios served as the Patriarch of Constantinople from 1208 to 1209. He played a crucial role in the political and religious affairs of the empire during a turbulent period.
In the Renaissance era, Leeon Battista Alberti (1404-1472) was an Italian humanist, author, artist, architect, and philosopher. He is renowned for his contributions to the development of Renaissance art and architecture, as well as his literary works.
Another notable bearer of the name was Leeon Foucault (1819-1868), a French physicist best known for the Foucault pendulum, which demonstrated the Earth's rotation. His experiments and inventions had a significant impact on the field of physics.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the name Leeon. While the name may not be as common today, its rich historical roots and associations with strength, courage, and intellectual pursuits make it a name with a distinguished legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Leeon over time
The chart below shows babies named Leeon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Leeon, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leeon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Leeon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3783 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Leeon
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Leeon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Leeon in the UK right now?
In 2022, Leeon was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Leeon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Leeon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Leeon?
A variant spelling of the English masculine name Leon, derived from Latin leo meaning "lion".
How many people are called Leeon in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Leeon across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.