- Meaning
- Lion
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Trendy
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Nordic
What people expect from a Leo
Leo is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.
The meaning is about courage and strength. A name can't give a child courage, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: an athlete, an adventurer.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Leo: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Leo
- International readabilityReads well across languages, already used in 6 language areas.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Lion".
Names with a similar meaning
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More Latin names
Iceland has a Naming Committee. A new name must fit Icelandic grammar and spelling, or it's refused.
Icelandic Personal Names ActQuestions about Leo
What does the name Leo mean?
Leo is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "Lion".
Is Leo a boy or girl name?
Leo is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Leo?
Leo is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Nordic.
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