Leo Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Leo is a popular boy name in 7 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.

Name Overview

Leo is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 4.3 across 7 ranked entries.

Leo is associated with origins such as Latin and meanings such as lion.

Leo appears across 7 countries, especially in Europe and Oceania, including Finland, Australia, and New Zealand.

Common forms and related variants include Léo and Leo.

Pronunciation references include LAY-oh, LEE-oh, LEOH, and IPA ˈleo.

Countries

Best rank

Used as

boy

Main origins

Latin

Origins: Latin

Common meanings: A Latin name meaning 'lion.' It symbolizes strength, courage, and leadership, and has been a favorite among popes and kings.

Pronunciation samples: LAY-oh, LEE-oh, LEOH | IPA: ˈleo, ˈliː.əʊ, leo

Variants and aliases: Léo, Leo

Leo appears most often in Europe, Oceania.

What does Leo mean?
Leo is commonly associated with meanings such as lion and appears in 7 countries.
Is Leo a boy or girl name?
In this dataset, Leo appears mainly as boy.
Where is Leo most popular?
Leo appears in top lists across 7 countries, including Finland, Australia, New Zealand. Best observed rank is #1.