Leonard: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A lion-hearted child, brave beyond measure.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #634
- Peak
- #37 in 1923
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Leonard Means
Leonard is a boy name of English origin. A lion-hearted child, brave beyond measure.
How Popular Leonard Is
Leonard currently ranks #634 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #37 in 1923. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Leonard
- Leonard reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #37 in 1923.
- Leonard has been a top 100 name across 166+ years of American history.
- Leonard is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Leonard
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Leonard
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Questions About Leonard
What does Leonard mean?
Leonard is a boy name of English origin. A lion-hearted child, brave beyond measure.
How popular is Leonard?
Leonard currently ranks #634 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #37 in 1923. It has held steady.
Where does Leonard come from?
Leonard comes from English roots. Leonard reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #37 in 1923.
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