What does the name Leonardo mean?

The name Leonardo means "Brave lion".

What is the origin of the name Leonardo?

Leonardo is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 3,951 babies were named Leonardo in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

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

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Births Last Year: 3,951 →

All-Time Total: 92,200

Peak Year: 2019

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

Boy names closely related to Leonardo

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Girl names closely related to Leonardo

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Names with similar meaning to Leonardo

Lenny Leonard

Births per year in the United States

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