Boy name
Leo name meaning
“lion”
Leo is a masculine name from Latin leō, meaning “lion”. Its meaning refers directly to the animal named by the Latin word. Leo has been used as a personal name since antiquity and is also known through several saints and popes who bore the name.
What does Leo mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Leo
From Latin leō, 'lion', used as a personal name since antiquity. Leo is also associated with several saints and popes.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Leo
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Leo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Leo as a first name
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Leo Yeremia
Interpretation
May he grow majestic like a lion and be uplifted by God.Meaning of each word
- Leo: lion
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Leo Yosia
Interpretation
May he become a majestic lionlike figure sustained by God.Meaning of each word
- Leo: lion
- Yosia: Yahweh supports or heals
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Leo Jose
Interpretation
May God grant him ever greater majesty like a lion.Meaning of each word
- Leo: lion
- Jose: may God add
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Interpretation
A majestic lion, a brilliant promise, and a question about likeness to God.Meaning of each word
- Leo: lion
- Gilbert: bright pledge
- Mikha: who is like God?
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Leo Yeheskiel
Interpretation
May he become majestic like a lion, given strength by God.Meaning of each word
- Leo: lion
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
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Interpretation
A picture of a majestic lion, born anew and uplifted by God.Meaning of each word
- Leo: lion
- Rene: reborn, born anew
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Leo Eben
Interpretation
A picture of lionlike majesty with the firmness of stone.Meaning of each word
- Leo: lion
- Eben: stone; stone of help
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Leo Stevie
Interpretation
May his majesty, like a lion's, be crowned with honor.Meaning of each word
- Leo: lion
- Stevie: crown or wreath of honor
Leo as a middle name
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Interpretation
May God add a lion's majesty to an honored father.Meaning of each word
- Yopi: may God add
- Leo: lion
- Abram: exalted father
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Interpretation
May he grow brave and majestic like a lion with God's presence.Meaning of each word
- Andrei: manly, brave
- Leo: lion
- Manuel: God is with us
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Interpretation
May knightly courage and a lion's majesty receive a crown of honor.Meaning of each word
- Andrean: brave, manly
- Leo: lion
- Stevie: crown or wreath of honor
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Interpretation
May he become a healer, majestic like a lion, saved by God.Meaning of each word
- Jason: healer, one who heals
- Leo: lion
- Yosua: Yahweh saves
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Interpretation
May he become a peaceful father, majestic like a lion, and just.Meaning of each word
- Axel: father is peace
- Leo: lion
- Justin: just, upright
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Interpretation
A picture of my king with courage and a lion's majesty.Meaning of each word
- Andrei: manly, brave
- Leo: lion
- Melky: my king
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Interpretation
May God increase his lionlike majesty and be his help.Meaning of each word
- Jose: may God add
- Leo: lion
- Eliezer: God is my help
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Interpretation
May he grow strong, healthy, majestic like a lion, and firm as stone.Meaning of each word
- Valentino: strong, healthy
- Leo: lion
- Eben: stone; stone of help
Leo as a last name
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Rene Leo
Interpretation
A picture of life born anew with the majesty of a lion.Meaning of each word
- Rene: reborn, born anew
- Leo: lion
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Abram Leo
Interpretation
May he become an honored father, majestic like a lion.Meaning of each word
- Abram: exalted father
- Leo: lion
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Jose Leo
Interpretation
May God bestow increasing majesty upon him, like a lion.Meaning of each word
- Jose: may God add
- Leo: lion
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Juan Leo
Interpretation
May he become majestic like a lion, blessed with God's love.Meaning of each word
- Juan: God is gracious
- Leo: lion
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Yehuda Leo
Interpretation
A picture of praise to God alongside a lion's majesty.Meaning of each word
- Yehuda: praise to God
- Leo: lion
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Yosua Leo
Interpretation
May he become majestic like a lion and be saved by God.Meaning of each word
- Yosua: Yahweh saves
- Leo: lion
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Interpretation
A picture of a strong, healthy female calf beside a majestic lion.Meaning of each word
- Damara: heifer; gentle
- Valentino: strong, healthy
- Leo: lion
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Kevin Leo
Interpretation
A picture of a beautiful, gentle birth with a lion's majesty.Meaning of each word
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
- Leo: lion
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How to pronounce Leo
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦺꦲꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮨᮇ |
Is Leo a boy’s name?
Yes, Leo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Leo ranks #373 among boy names in our data sample (55 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Leo
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Leo
- Leo Laba Ladjar · b. 1943
- Leo Rolly Carnando · b. 2001
- Leo Soekoto · b. 1920
- Leo Suryadinata · b. 1941
- Leo Kristi · b. 1949
- Leo Saputra · b. 1978
- Leo Moggie Anak Irok · b. 1941
- Leo Setiawan
- Leo Bona Lubis · b. 1968
- Leo Lopulisa · b. 1926
- Leo Lumanto · b. 1969
- Leo Mokodompit
FAQ about the name Leo
What is the meaning of Leo?
Leo means lion. From Latin leō, 'lion', used as a personal name since antiquity. Leo is also associated with several saints and popes.
Is Leo a boy’s name?
Yes, Leo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Leo?
Leo is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Leo have?
Leo has 2 syllables (Le-o) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Leo?
Leo ranks #373 among boy names in our data sample (55 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Leo?
Some ideas: Leo Yeremia; Yopi Leo Abram; Rene Leo.
Famous people named Leo?
Notable people named Leo include Leo Laba Ladjar, Leo Rolly Carnando, Leo Soekoto.
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