Leonardo
Italian boy's name meaning “brave as a lion”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Italian
- Meaning
- brave as a lion
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- US rank (2023)
- #84
- Born in 2023
- 4,028
- Peak year
- 2023 (#84)
Meaning & origin
Leonardo comes from the Germanic, combining leon ('lion') and hard ('brave, strong') — 'brave lion'. Leonardo da Vinci is the archetype.
Is Leonardo an Italian name?
Yes — Leonardo is an Italian name meaning "brave as a lion". Leonardo comes from the Germanic, combining leon ('lion') and hard ('brave, strong') — 'brave lion'. Leonardo da Vinci is the archetype.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Leonardo ranked #84 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,028 US boys were given the name Leonardo.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #84 in 2023
“Unranked” means Leonardo was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Leonardo
Leonardo is spelled L-E-O-N-A-R-D-O — 8 letters and 3 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Leonard.
Variants
Leonard
Nicknames
Leo, Leon
Leonardo: frequently asked questions
What does the name Leonardo mean?
Leonardo is a Italian name meaning "brave as a lion". Leonardo comes from the Germanic, combining leon ('lion') and hard ('brave, strong') — 'brave lion'. Leonardo da Vinci is the archetype.
Where does the name Leonardo come from?
Leonardo is of Italian origin. Leonardo comes from the Germanic, combining leon ('lion') and hard ('brave, strong') — 'brave lion'. Leonardo da Vinci is the archetype.
Is Leonardo a boy or a girl name?
Leonardo is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Leonardo?
In 2023, 4,028 US boys were given the name Leonardo.
Is Leonardo a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Leonardo ranked #84 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Leonardo?
Common nicknames for Leonardo include Leo, Leon.
How do you spell Leonardo?
Leonardo is spelled L-E-O-N-A-R-D-O. Related spellings include Leonard.
How common is the name Leonardo?
In 2023, 4,028 US boys were given the name Leonardo. In the latest US data, Leonardo ranked #84 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Leonardo an Italian name?
Yes — Leonardo is an Italian name meaning "brave as a lion". Leonardo comes from the Germanic, combining leon ('lion') and hard ('brave, strong') — 'brave lion'. Leonardo da Vinci is the archetype.
What does Leonardo mean in Italian?
In Italian, Leonardo means "brave as a lion". Leonardo comes from the Germanic, combining leon ('lion') and hard ('brave, strong') — 'brave lion'. Leonardo da Vinci is the archetype.