Meaning A boy's name of Russian origin, it means "lion." Origin of Leon Russian , Slavic Popular Middle Names Michael, Alexander, Frederick, Julian, Louis, Sebastian, Vincent, Vinh, Wade, Wayne Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Leon LEE-on Similar Names Lavrenty Laurente Lesta Levka Lukasha Lyonechka lov Abhayd Anatolii Boryenka Year by Year Popularity of Leon