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At a Glance: Name: Leopold – Meaning: bold/brave people – Origin: Germanic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: LEE-uh-pold
Leopold is a Germanic boy's name, pronounced LEE-uh-pold, built from words meaning 'bold' and 'people' — verifying out to 'bold people.' You might see it tied to 'lion,' thanks to that Leo- start, but that's not accurate: Leopold isn't related to Leon or Leonard at all. It stands on its own, rooted in a different pair of Germanic words.
Meaning & Origin of Leopold
Meaning: Bold/brave people.
Origin: Germanic.
A common claim: Often assumed to relate to 'lion' (like Leon/Leonard) because of the 'Leo-' start. Actually: Leopold isn't related to Leon, Leonard, or 'lion,' despite the similar start. It comes from Germanic words for 'people' and 'bold,' meaning 'bold people.'
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Leopold
Phonetic: LEE-uh-pold IPA: /ˈliːəpoʊld/
Popularity of Leopold
Leopold hit its highest SSA rank in 1895, coming in at #591 with 13 babies given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #2082, even though the count had actually grown to 72.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Leopold mean?
Bold/brave people. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Leopold)
How do you pronounce Leopold?
Leopold is pronounced LEE-uh-pold (IPA: /ˈliːəpoʊld/).
Is Leopold a popular name right now?
Leopold peaked at #591 in 1895 and is ranked #2082 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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