Leo

Meaning of Leo

Leo means "lion." It's associated with strength and courage.

Leo has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Leo

Leo has held fairly steady, sitting around #19 in 2025 after peaking at #18 in 2023.

Notable people named Leo

• Leonardo DiCaprio
  Academy Award-winning actor
• Leo Messi
  Argentine professional footballer
• Leo Tolstoy
  Russian author and playwright
• Leo McKern
  Australian actor
• Leo Fender
  Musical instrument innovator

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Questions about the name Leo

What does the name Leo mean?

Leo means leo means "lion." it's associated with strength and courage, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Leo a boy's or a girl's name?

Leo is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Leo?

In 2025, Leo ranked #19 for boys, up from #24 the year before.

When was Leo most popular?

Leo peaked at #18 in 2023.