Leo
Latin boy's name meaning “lion”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- lion
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 3
- US rank (2023)
- #18
- Born in 2023
- 8,152
- Peak year
- 2023 (#18)
Meaning & origin
Leo is the Latin word for 'lion' and can also be a short form of Leon or Leonardo. It is likewise a constellation and zodiac sign.
Is Leo a Latin name?
Yes — Leo is a Latin name meaning "lion". Leo is the Latin word for 'lion' and can also be a short form of Leon or Leonardo. It is likewise a constellation and zodiac sign. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Leo ranked #18 for boys. It has risen about 94 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 8,152 US boys were given the name Leo.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #18 in 2023
“Unranked” means Leo was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with L.
How to spell Leo
Leo is spelled L-E-O — 3 letters and 1 syllable.
Leo: frequently asked questions
What does the name Leo mean?
Leo is a Latin name meaning "lion". Leo is the Latin word for 'lion' and can also be a short form of Leon or Leonardo. It is likewise a constellation and zodiac sign.
Where does the name Leo come from?
Leo is of Latin origin. Leo is the Latin word for 'lion' and can also be a short form of Leon or Leonardo. It is likewise a constellation and zodiac sign.
Is Leo a boy or a girl name?
Leo is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Leo?
In 2023, 8,152 US boys were given the name Leo.
Is Leo a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Leo ranked #18 for boys. It has risen about 94 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Leo?
Leo is spelled L-E-O — 3 letters.
How common is the name Leo?
In 2023, 8,152 US boys were given the name Leo. In the latest US data, Leo ranked #18 for boys. It has risen about 94 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Leo a Latin name?
Yes — Leo is a Latin name meaning "lion". Leo is the Latin word for 'lion' and can also be a short form of Leon or Leonardo. It is likewise a constellation and zodiac sign. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Leo mean in Latin?
In Latin, Leo means "lion". Leo is the Latin word for 'lion' and can also be a short form of Leon or Leonardo. It is likewise a constellation and zodiac sign.
Is Leo a Roman name?
Leo is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "lion".