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Leon
/ LEE-on /
masculineMeaning
Lion
Origin
Greek
Derived from the Greek 'leon', this name has been popular throughout Europe for centuries. It carries the symbolism of the lion: bravery, royalty, and strength. It was a favorite name among early popes and saints.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Leon.
NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ISTJ
12.5%
INTJ
11.2%
ENTJ
10.8%
ISTP
9.5%
ESTJ
8.2%
INFJ
7.6%
INTP
6.9%
ENFJ
6.1%
ISFJ
5.8%
ISFP
5.2%
ENTP
4.7%
ESFJ
3.8%
INFP
3.1%
ENFP
2.4%
ESTP
1.5%
ESFP
0.7%
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Leon is a name that feels 'vintage-cool'. It is serious and scholarly in some contexts, yet punchy and modern in others. It is currently surging in popularity in Germany and the UK.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
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Leon Trotsky
Revolutionary and theorist (1879–1940)
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Leon Bridges
American soul singer (b. 1989)