What does the name Leonard mean?

The name Leonard means "Brave lion".

What is the origin of the name Leonard?

Leonard is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 404 babies were named Leonard in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Leonard is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Vintage

Births Last Year: 404 →

All-Time Total: 283,552

Peak Year: 1921

Leonard is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "leon" meaning "lion" and "hard" meaning "brave, hardy."

Boy names closely related to Leonard

Leo Theo Arthur Stanley Edward Vincent Elliot Logan

Girl names closely related to Leonard

Rose Isabelle Elodie Grace Amira Genevieve Esme Elle

Names with similar meaning to Leonard

Lenny Leonardo

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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