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Leonardo

Leonardo is a boy name of Germanic origin, meaning Brave as a lion.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginGermanic
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#87

What does Leonardo mean?

Brave as a lion

How popular is Leonardo?

Popularity in the United States

Leonardo has been given to 75,875 babies in the United States since 1885, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 405 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Leonardo per year in the United States, 1885–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Leonardo has been given to 2,327 babies in France since 1921, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Leonardo per year in France, 1921–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 12,993 people called Leonardo living in Spain, with an average age of 38.2.

75,875 Babies named since 1885
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Leonardo

What does the name Leonardo mean?

Leonardo means Brave as a lion. It is of Germanic origin.

Is Leonardo a boy's or a girl's name?

Leonardo is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Leonardo?

Leonardo has been given to 75,875 babies in the United States since 1885, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.