Leon
This French name is derived from the French ‘lyon’, Greek ‘leon’, Spanish ‘Leon’ and Irish ‘Leon’, which all translate to ‘lion’. The meaning of Leon is thus ‘fierce lion’, ‘lion’, ‘lion hearted’. Leon is among the top names in the Netherlands, Ireland, England as well as Scotland. The oldest mention of this name can be seen in the name of the 14th King of Sparta, the Leon of Sparta, who was well admired for his commendable leadership and battle skills. Leon was also the name of a lion-headed giant in Greek mythology. He was slayed by the mighty Hercules amidst a battle between the Gods and the giants. Upon victory, Hercules wore the skin of Leon as his cloak.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
lion
Origin
Greek variation of Leo
Numerology
L is for lucky, who is more?
E is for excellence, your passion, your drive.
O is for outlook, pleasing to all.
N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.
Lucky
Leon lucky number is 1.
1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.
Famous People Named Leon
- Leon Leonwood Bean founder of L.L. Bean
- Leon Battista Alberti Italian Renaissance man
- Leon Eric "Kix" Brooks American country music singer of duo Brooks & Dunn
- Leon Trotsky (born Lev Davidovich Bronstein) Russian revolutionary
- Leon Curtis Frierson American actor/comedian
Leon in Pop Culture
- Léon Montana main character in 1994 film "Léon: The Professional"
- Leon Black character played by JB Smoove on "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
- Leon Scott Kennedy main character in the Resident Evil series
- Leon Phelps The Ladies Man, character played by Tim Meadows on TV's "Saturday Night Live" and in a 2000 movie
- Leon Vance a character on TV's "NCIS"
