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.

Countries

Best rank

Used as

boy

Main origins

Latin

Origins: Latin

Common meanings: lion

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

Variants and aliases: Léo, Leo

Regional Usage Summary

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.