Leonardo

At a Glance: Name: Leonardo – Meaning: brave/strong lion (Italian form of Leonard) – Origin: Italian (form of Leonard) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: lee-oh-NAR-doh

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Leonardo is the Italian form of Leonard, carrying the meaning brave, strong lion. It's pronounced lee-oh-NAR-doh, and its Italian roots give it a classic, well-traveled feel. If you want a name with a clear, confident meaning behind it, Leonardo delivers exactly that.

Meaning & Origin of Leonardo

Meaning: Brave/strong lion (italian form of leonard).

Origin: Italian (form of Leonard).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Leonardo

Phonetic: lee-oh-NAR-doh   IPA: /liːoʊˈnɑːrdoʊ/

Popularity of Leonardo

The SSA has tracked Leonardo since 1885, and it reached its high point at #75 in 2022, when 4,364 boys were given the name. By 2024 it had eased slightly to #84, with 3,951 boys named Leonardo.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1885–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Leonardo mean?

Brave/strong lion (italian form of leonard). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Leonardo)

How do you pronounce Leonardo?

Leonardo is pronounced lee-oh-NAR-doh (IPA: /liːoʊˈnɑːrdoʊ/).

Is Leonardo a popular name right now?

Leonardo is near its all-time peak (#75 in 2022), ranked #84 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1885–2024.)

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