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At a Glance: Name: Leo – Meaning: lion – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: LEE-oh
Leo is a boy's name with Latin roots, meaning "lion." It's pronounced LEE-oh, and its style leans vintage — the kind of name that feels grounded in an older era while still sounding at home today.
Meaning & Origin of Leo
Meaning: Lion.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Leo
Phonetic: LEE-oh IPA: /ˈliːoʊ/
Popularity of Leo
Leo hit its peak at #18 in 2023 with 8,152 babies given the name, then eased slightly to #24 in 2024 with 7,793.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Leo mean?
Lion. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Leo)
How do you pronounce Leo?
Leo is pronounced LEE-oh (IPA: /ˈliːoʊ/).
Is Leo a popular name right now?
Leo peaked at #18 in 2023 and is ranked #24 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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