Leonel

Boy's name

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

Meaning Lion
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 1,079
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Leonel Fernández - Dominican Republic President
  • Leonel Álvarez - Colombian soccer player and coach
  • Leonel Brizola - Brazilian politician and governor
  • Leonel Vangioni - Argentine soccer player
  • Leonel García - Mexican singer-songwriter
  • Leonel Miranda - Argentine soccer player
  • Leonel Duarte - Cuban boxer
  • Leonel Manzano - American middle-distance runner
  • Leonel Pontes - Portuguese soccer coach
  • Leonel Sánchez - Chilean soccer player

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