Leo

In 2022, the name Leo was 22nd most popular baby name for boys and 34th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 8,282 babies were named Leo in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 406 babies in the United States were named Leo. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 7.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Leo is around 14 to 28 years old.

The name "Leo" is relatively common.

The most common nickname for Leo is Lee.

Leo Meaning & Origin

Leo is a Latin name meaning "lion," often evoking connotations of strength, bravery, and leadership.

The name Leo is described as courageous, charismatic and heartwarming.

Pronunciation

Leo is pronounced lee-oh in English. The name Leo has 3 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Leo

• The name Leo is shared with one of the constellations of the zodiac. It represents the lion in astrology.

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