Leon

At a glance

Leon is the #821 dog name in our records. About 1 in 3,062 male dogs is called Leon, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Leon?

#821dog name of 19,856
1 in 3,062male dogs
165dogs in the records
#352cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 2%Boys 93%Not recorded 5%

3% girls · 97% boys among 157 dogs with a recorded sex

Leon over the years

Falling
02.75.42013: 0.7, 2014: 1.8, 2015: 4.7, 2016: 1.0, 2017: 1.8, 2018: 1.7, 2019: 2.6, 2020: 2.0, 2021: 3.3, 2022: 4.3, 2023: 1.9, 2024: 0.82013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Leon per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Leon

LionLenLinLuannLanLynnLunLenny

Questions

Is Leon a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (97% male).

How popular is Leon for dogs?

Leon is the #821 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 165 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Leon?

Leon is said in 2 syllables: Le·on. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Leon?

Lion, Len and Lin sound similar.

What breeds are often named Leon?

Pit Bulls, Poodles and Golden Retrievers are the breeds most often called Leon.

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