Origin: Greek
Meaning: “lion”
Variations, Nicknames and Sound Alikes:
Lee, Leo, Leone, Leonis, Leonek, Leonidas, Leosko
Leon TV and Movie Quotes:
“Hey, city boy, better keep your nose out of Leon’s business.”
The Incredible Hulk (1979)
“Leon, what exactly do you do for a living?”
Leon: The Professional (1994)
“Leon, take your break at 2.”
The Sopranos: Another Toothpick (2001)
Famous people named Leon or its variations
1. Leon Spinks (b. 1953), American boxing champ
nickname “Neon Leon”
2. Leon Russell (1942-2016), American singer, musician
born Claude Russell Bridges
3. Lee DeWyze (b. 1986), American singer, American Idol
Season 9 winner; born Leon James DeWyze, Jr.
Leon Middle Names
Leon Frederic
Leon Kenneth
Leon Jared
Leon Morris
Leon Tyrell
Leon > lion > little lion man > Simba
Leonette
Leonardo
niagara falls