Leon

Male

Meaning

Brave as a lion

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/ˈliːɒn/

Traits associated with the name Leon:

Dogs named Leon tend to be loving. This name is also associated with companionship, intelligence, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Leon?

Naming your dog Leon suggests that you have a strong appreciation for classic names and may have a fondness for the Latin culture. It could also suggest that you are a fan of the classic movie Leon: The Professional.

Is Leon a good dog name?

Leon has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Leon isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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New York City Dog Name Database
857
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Leon is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Leon was, in the past month, the 467th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Leon is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Leon was viewed 0 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Leon's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Leon is most adored in Arizona, Oregon and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Kansas, Oklahoma and Delaware.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Leon.

Most popular breeds named Leon:

  1. Chow Chow
  2. Chihuahua
  3. Labrador Retriever
  4. German Shepherd
  5. American Pitbull Terrier

Leon is found in these categories:

spanish dog names
spanish

A city in Spain and common Spanish male first name.

french dog names
french

Common masculine given name, derived from French word for "lion".

Dog names like Leon:

The name of so many french kings
From Lucania, Italy; bright, shining
Rich Guardian
Famous Land
Lion Man
Wolf
Leon dog name meaning

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