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Leopold: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A brave name meaning bold people, courageous and royal.

Leopold as a Boy Name

Origin
German
Syllables
3
Current rank
#1440
Peak
#591 in 1895

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #71718801900: #87819001910: #84219101920: #82319201930: #141319301940: #142119401950: #168419501960: #195019601970: #236319701980: #595519801990: #456119902000: #663320002005: #282720052010: #234020102015: #169720152020: #14402020#1#6633

What Leopold Means

Leopold is a boy name of German origin. A brave name meaning bold people, courageous and royal.

How Popular Leopold Is

Leopold currently ranks #1440 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #591 in 1895. It is rising.

Good to Know About Leopold

  • At its most popular, Leopold reached #591 in the U.S. in 1895.
  • Leopold has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Leopold is a name from the Germanic tradition.

Léopold as a Boy Name

Origin
French
Syllables
3
Current rank
Outside top 1,000
Peak
Steady

What Léopold Means

Léopold is a boy name of French origin. Bold among the people, a name of courageous leadership.

How Popular Léopold Is

Léopold sits outside the US top 1,000 right now, which makes it a distinctive boy name: familiar enough to say, rare enough to feel like yours.

Good to Know About Léopold

  • Léopold is a name with French elegance and history.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

Names Like Leopold

Other German names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Leopold

German names that pair well as a brother or sister to Leopold.

Questions About Leopold

What does Leopold mean?

Leopold is a boy name of German origin. A brave name meaning bold people, courageous and royal.

How popular is Leopold?

Leopold currently ranks #1440 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #591 in 1895. It is rising.

Where does Leopold come from?

Leopold comes from German roots. At its most popular, Leopold reached #591 in the U.S. in 1895.

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