US Popularity:27
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:lion
Leo is a masculine name with Latin roots, translating to "lion"
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Famous People Named Leo

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Leo Durocher
    Baseball Player
  • Leo Fitzpatrick
    TV Actor
  • Leo Howard
    Actor
  • Leo Tolstoy
    Author, Novelist
  • St. Leo I
    Pope

Common Nicknames for Leo

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How Popular Is The Name Leo?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Leo is currently #40 on The Bump
Boy:Leo is currently #23 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Leo is currently #27 in U.S. births
Boy:Leo is currently #18 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#18
in 2023
+ 4
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Names with the Same Meaning

Explore other names that mean "Lion", "Lioness".
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