Leonel

Rank 327th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Leonel was 327th most popular baby name for boys and 646th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,028 babies were named Leonel in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,268 babies in the United States were named Leonel. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Leonel is around 17 to 21 years old.

The name "Leonel" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Leonel is Leo.

Leonel Meaning & Origin

Leonel is a Latin-derived name that means "young lion," evoking boldness, courage, and strength.

The name Leonel is described as intriguing, fearless and intellectual.

Pronunciation

Leonel is pronounced ley-oh-nel in English. The name Leonel has 6 letters and 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Leonel

A notable person with the name Leonel is Leonel Messi, an Argentine professional footballer who is considered one of the greatest players in the history of football. He has won the Ballon d'Or award multiple times.

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