Leonard

Meaning of Leonard

Leonard means "brave lion" or "lion strength." It combines the elements "leon" (lion) and "hard" (brave, hardy, strong).

Leonard has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Leonard

Leonard is climbing again, up to #637 in 2025 from #673 in 2024 after peaking at #508 in 2000.

Notable people named Leonard

• Leonardo DiCaprio
  Academy Award-winning actor
• Leonard Nimoy
  Actor, Spock in Star Trek
• Leonard Cohen
  Singer-songwriter, poet, novelist
• Leonard Bernstein
  Conductor and composer
• Leonard Euler
  Swiss mathematician and physicist

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Questions about the name Leonard

What does the name Leonard mean?

Leonard means leonard means "brave lion" or "lion strength." it combines the elements "leon" (lion) and "hard" (brave, hardy, strong), and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Leonard?

In 2025, Leonard ranked #637 for boys, up from #673 the year before.

When was Leonard most popular?

Leonard peaked at #508 in 2000.