What is the origin of the name Leonel?

Leonel is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Leonel?

In 2023, 1,079 babies were named Leonel in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

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

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 1,079 →

All-Time Total: 26,116

Peak Year: 2024

Leonel is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Latin name Leo, meaning "lion."

Boy names closely related to Leonel

Esteban Santiago Ruben Fernando Armando Jesus Cesar Eduardo

Girl names closely related to Leonel

Ximena Daleyza Xiomara Julieta Anahi Jimena Violeta Galilea

Names with similar meaning to Leonel

Aryeh Leo Leola Leon Leona Leone Leonidas Lionel

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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