Leonardo
Leonardo is an Italian and Spanish name meaning 'brave lion,' derived from the Germanic elements 'leo' (lion) and 'hard' (brave/hardy). It carries a noble, artistic Renaissance spirit, famously associated with the legendary polymath Leonardo da Vinci.
Current Popularity
#84 for boys
in the United States (2024)
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Good to Know
- •Easily recognized across many cultures and languages
- •Strong artistic and intellectual associations
- •Popular nickname 'Leo' offers a shorter alternative
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most countries
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Famous People
Leonardo da Vinci
Renaissance artist and inventor
Leonardo DiCaprio
Academy Award-winning actor
Leonardo Fibonacci
Medieval Italian mathematician
Leonardo Bonucci
Italian professional footballer
Statistics
92,243
Total births since 1880
2019
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