Leon vs Sione
Leon and Sionecompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New Zealand · Boys
In 2010, Leon was ranked #96 and Sione #92 among boys in New Zealand.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Leon
Pairs where Leon shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Tom vs Leon
In 1996 they stood at #102 and #105 in England and Wales · Boys, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #976 and #101.
Tom · Leon · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Leon vs Erik
Over 69 shared years in Norway · Boys, Leon rose about as far as Erik fell — from #306 and #27 in 1945 to #46 and #64 in 2025.
Leon · Erik · 69 shared years, 1945–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Morten vs Leon
Over 69 shared years in Norway · Boys, Leon rose about as far as Morten fell — from #107 and #306 in 1945 to #214 and #46 in 2025.
Morten · Leon · 69 shared years, 1945–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Leon vs Nils
Over 69 shared years in Norway · Boys, Leon rose about as far as Nils fell — from #306 and #26 in 1945 to #46 and #61 in 2025.
Leon · Nils · 69 shared years, 1945–2025 · Mirrored each other
Side by side
| Field | Leon | Sione |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | From Greek λέων (leon), meaning 'lion'. Merged with the Latin cognate Leo during the Christian era, making the two forms largely interchangeable across Europe; also used among medieval English Jews. | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Greek | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˈleː.ɔn/ | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Leo | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ | NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | Norway · Boys #46 (2025) | New Zealand · Boys #92 (2010) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | 90/100 | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 95/100 | 94/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 40/100 |
| Data Confidence | high | medium |
What the data shows
- Leon has a recorded origin (Greek); Sione does not have one recorded yet.
- Leon has 1 syllable, compared with 2 for Sione.
- A meaning is recorded for Leon; Sione doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in NZ.
- The available evidence gives Leon a "high" Data Confidence level and Sione a "medium" level — this reflects how complete and corroborated the underlying evidence is, not a judgement of either name.
How each name got here
Leon
Popularity journey
First recorded1945
First recorded at #306 among boys in Norway in 1945 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1945–2025
Highest recorded position: #13 among boys in Norway, in 2014 (recorded 1945–2025).
Norway · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #101 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys
Sione
Popularity journey
First recorded1997
First recorded at #94 among boys in New Zealand in 1997 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New Zealand · Boys
Highest recorded1997–2010
Highest recorded position: #92 among boys in New Zealand, in 2010 (recorded 1997–2010).
New Zealand · Boys
Most recent2010
Most recently recorded at #92 among boys in New Zealand, in 2010.
New Zealand · Boys