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Boy Name

Leo

"Lion, brave and bold"

Ranked #24 for boys

About the Name Leo

Meaning

Lion, brave and bold

Origin

Latin

Gender

Boy

First Letter

L

Boy Rank

#24

Girl Rank

#6518

Leo is a boy name of Latin origin. The name means "Lion, brave and bold" and Currently ranked #24 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with L or explore other Latin names.

Popularity Over Time

#15619
1950
#9537
1960
#5419
1970
#4584
1980
#4749
1990
#12312
2000
#44821
2010
#39400
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Leo

  • LD Leonardo DiCaprio
  • LT Leo Tolstoy

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Irish form of William, from Germanic meaning 'resolute protector'.

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From Latin 'Lucius', meaning 'light-giving' or 'luminous'.

Logan

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Small hollow. Scottish place name meaning a valley or glen.

Lincoln

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Town by the pool, lake settlement

Levi

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Joined, attached, pledged

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Leo: The Lion-Hearted Name That Found Me First

Leo means lion in Latin and ranks #24 for boys. Explore its bold history, famous Leos, variants, and why this name is surging—and worth it.

Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
3
Starts with
L
Origin
Latin

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