Leon Boehm

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Leon Boehm — lion
168K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Leon Boehm is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Leon is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Leon (Ancient Greek: λέων, romanized: léon; leōn) is a first name of Greek origin, meaning "lion". It gave rise to similar names in other languages, including the Latin Leo, French Lyon or Léon, Irish Leon, Spanish León, Armenian Levon / Լևոն or Georgian Levan / ლევან. In Greek mythology, Leon was a giant killed by Heracles. One of the oldest attested historical figures to bear this name was Leon of Sparta, a 6th-century BCE king of Sparta. During the Christian era, the name Leon was merged with the Latin cognate Leo, with the result that the two forms are used interchangeably. The surname Boehm: Aleksandra Ziółkowska-Boehm (born 1949), American-Polish author Barry Boehm (1935 – 2022), American software engineer Christopher Boehm (1931–2021) American Anthropologist, Primatologist David Boehm (1893–1962), American screenwriter Doug Boehm (born 1969), American record producer and sound engineer Edward Marshall Boehm (1913–1969), American sculptor Elisabet Boehm (1859–1943), German feminist and writer Erhard F. Leon is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 168K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Leon reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Leon

Meaning: lion

Latin

Leon (Ancient Greek: λέων, romanized: léon; leōn) is a first name of Greek origin, meaning "lion". It gave rise to similar names in other languages, including the Latin Leo, French Lyon or Léon, Irish Leon, Spanish León, Armenian Levon / Լևոն or Georgian Levan / ლევან. In Greek mythology, Leon was a giant killed by Heracles. One of the oldest attested historical figures to bear this name was Leon of Sparta, a 6th-century BCE king of Sparta. During the Christian era, the name Leon was merged with the Latin cognate Leo, with the result that the two forms are used interchangeably.

Surname: Boehm

Slavic

Aleksandra Ziółkowska-Boehm (born 1949), American-Polish author Barry Boehm (1935 – 2022), American software engineer Christopher Boehm (1931–2021) American Anthropologist, Primatologist David Boehm (1893–1962), American screenwriter Doug Boehm (born 1969), American record producer and sound engineer Edward Marshall Boehm (1913–1969), American sculptor Elisabet Boehm (1859–1943), German feminist and writer Erhard F.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Leon is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Leon by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Leon Boehm:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Leon?
The first name Leon originates from Latin. Leon (Ancient Greek: λέων, romanized: léon; leōn) is a first name of Greek origin, meaning "lion". It gave rise to similar names in other languages, including the Latin Leo, French Lyon or Léon, Irish Leon, Spanish León, Armenian Levon / Լևոն or Georgian Levan / ლევან. In Greek mythology, Leon was a giant killed by Heracles. One of the oldest attested historical figures to bear this name was Leon of Sparta, a 6th-century BCE king of Sparta. During the Christian era, the name Leon was merged with the Latin cognate Leo, with the result that the two forms are used interchangeably.
When was Leon most popular?
The name Leon reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Boehm?
The surname Boehm originates from Slavic. Aleksandra Ziółkowska-Boehm (born 1949), American-Polish author Barry Boehm (1935 – 2022), American software engineer Christopher Boehm (1931–2021) American Anthropologist, Primatologist David Boehm (1893–1962), American screenwriter Doug Boehm (born 1969), American record producer and sound engineer Edward Marshall Boehm (1913–1969), American sculptor Elisabet Boehm (1859–1943), German feminist and writer Erhard F.
What are the origins of the name Leon Boehm?
The name Leon Boehm combines two different traditions: the first name Leon has Latin roots, while the surname Boehm originates from Slavic.
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