Leo
Boy name · Latin · pronounced LEE-oh
Verified name
What does Leo mean?
Lion
Origin and language
Latin
Language family: English|Latin|Italian|German
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 19 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Lee, Leon
Variant: Leon, Leonardo
Related: Leopold, Lev
Using Leo across cultures
Ancient Latin name for lion, top choice across Europe.
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