Leo
lee-oh
US Popularity:34
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:lion
Leo is a masculine name with Latin roots, translating to "lion"
Famous People Named Leo
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Leo DurocherBaseball Player
- Leo FitzpatrickTV Actor
- Leo HowardActor
- Leo TolstoyAuthor, Novelist
- St. Leo IPope
Leo Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Leo is currently #29 on The Bump
Boy:Leo is currently #5 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Leo is currently #34 in U.S. births
Boy:Leo is currently #18 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#34
in 2022
+ 11
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry Leo Family History
Britannica, Leo: constellation and astrological sign
People, All About Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem's 2 Children, July 2023
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