Leonardo: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Brave as a lion, a name that belongs to geniuses and dreamers.
- Origin
- Italian
- Syllables
- 4
- Current rank
- #89
- Peak
- #82 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 Leonardo Means
Leonardo is a boy name of Italian origin. Brave as a lion, a name that belongs to geniuses and dreamers.
How Popular Leonardo Is
Leonardo currently ranks #89 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #82 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Leonardo
- Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa and was the quintessential Renaissance man.
- Leonardo DiCaprio has kept this name in the cultural spotlight.
- The name is beloved across Italy, Spain, and Latin America.
Names Like Leonardo
Other Italian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Leonardo
Italian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Leonardo.
Questions About Leonardo
What does Leonardo mean?
Leonardo is a boy name of Italian origin. Brave as a lion, a name that belongs to geniuses and dreamers.
How popular is Leonardo?
Leonardo currently ranks #89 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #82 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Leonardo come from?
Leonardo comes from Italian roots. Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa and was the quintessential Renaissance man.
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