Leonardo
lee-oh-NAR-doh
Boy · Italian
Meaning: Brave lion
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Leo
Boy · Latin · Short name
- Meaning
- Lion, of the lion
- Pronunciation
- LEE-o
- Origin
- Latin
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
From Latin 'leo' meaning lion.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
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Languages in use: Latin, German, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Alternate spellings
LeonGerman / French
Longer continental form.
Cultural associations
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Pope Leo I
c. 400–461
Pope known for negotiating with Attila the Hun.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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