Leonardo

Meaning of Leonardo

Leonardo means "brave lion" or "lion strength". It comes from Latin roots.

Leonardo has Italian roots — browse every Italian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Leonardo

Leonardo has held fairly steady, sitting around #91 in 2025 after peaking at #75 in 2022.

Notable people named Leonardo

• Leonardo DiCaprio
  Actor, film producer, activist
• Leonardo da Vinci
  Renaissance artist and inventor
• Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio
  Actor, film producer, activist
• Leonardo Bonucci
  Italian professional footballer
• Leonardo Aguiar
  Brazilian mixed martial artist

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Questions about the name Leonardo

What does the name Leonardo mean?

Leonardo means leonardo means "brave lion" or "lion strength". it comes from latin roots, and it comes from Italian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Leonardo?

In 2025, Leonardo ranked #91 for boys, down from #84 the year before.

When was Leonardo most popular?

Leonardo peaked at #75 in 2022.