Meaning: LeBron is believed to be a variant of the name Lebrun, which means “the brown one” in French, possibly referring to hair or skin color.

Origin: The name has French origins but gained significant popularity in the United States.

Popularity: LeBron saw a dramatic increase in popularity in the United States after the rise to fame of basketball player LeBron James. Before him, the name was extremely rare.

Inspiration: The primary inspiration for this name in recent years has been LeBron James, one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Parents might choose it to honor him or to evoke qualities of athleticism and excellence.