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Leon

Origin:Latin; Greek / Spanish

Meaning:Lion / Legion

From the Greek leon (λέων), meaning "lion," and a cognate of the Latin word leo. It is also a form of the name Leonard. It was a common name for Jews in England during the Middle Ages. In Spanish, it is a place name from the city León in northwestern Spain, derived from the Latin legio, meaning "legion". It reached its peak in popularity around the year 2010 and has been on the decline ever since.

Popularity in the UK

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