Leo: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
The lion, bold and golden, a name that roars with warmth and courage.
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #27
- Peak
- #22 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Leo Means
Leo is a boy name of Latin origin. The lion, bold and golden, a name that roars with warmth and courage.
How Popular Leo Is
Leo currently ranks #27 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #22 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Leo
- Thirteen popes have taken the name Leo.
- Leo Tolstoy wrote War and Peace and Anna Karenina.
- Leonardo DiCaprio revived interest in this name.
Names Like Leo
Other Latin names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Leo
Latin names that pair well as a brother or sister to Leo.
Questions About Leo
What does Leo mean?
Leo is a boy name of Latin origin. The lion, bold and golden, a name that roars with warmth and courage.
How popular is Leo?
Leo currently ranks #27 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #22 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Leo come from?
Leo comes from Latin roots. Thirteen popes have taken the name Leo.
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