About the name Leo
Leo is a lion, a constellation, a zodiac sign and the name of thirteen popes, all packed into two syllables that a toddler can pronounce. It is currently one of the fastest-growing short names in Europe and America alike, benefiting from the same instinct that made Ivy and Ada fashionable.
Leo is a boy name of Latin origin, pronounced LEE-oh. On the NameRarity scale it scores 12 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 2020s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Leo?
Leo sits at approximately #28 in recent US rankings. Roughly 3,310 people per million carry it — about 1 in 302. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 3.
Famous people named Leo
- Leo TolstoyRussian novelist and author of War and Peace
- Leo FenderAmerican inventor of the Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars
Spellings and variants of Leo
Names similar to Leo
Lucas
LOO-kus
Light-giving, from Lucania
Horace
HOR-us
Timekeeper, from the Horatius clan
Lawrence
LOR-ense
From Laurentum; associated with the laurel
Liam
LEE-um
Resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
Lily
LIL-ee
Lily flower, purity
Luna
LOO-nuh
Moon
Marcellus
mar-SEL-us
Young warrior, dedicated to Mars
Adrian
AY-dree-un
From Hadria
Leo — frequently asked questions
What does the name Leo mean?
Leo means "Lion". It is a name of Latin origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Leo?
Leo is pronounced LEE-oh, with 1 syllable.
How rare is the name Leo?
Leo scores 12 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 302 people carry it — about 3,310 per million.
What is the numerology number for Leo?
Leo carries the expression number 5, known as The Free Spirit. Its soul urge number is 11 and its personality number is 3.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Leo?
The lucky number for Leo is 5 (with 14, 23, 32 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Bright Turquoise. The traditional lucky day is Wednesday and the associated gemstone is Aquamarine.
Is Leo a popular name?
Leo currently sits around rank #28 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2020s.