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Leonardo

“strong as a lion”

Boy’s name, of Germanic and Italian origin. Lire en français

1986200020102025 1.9 per 10,000 in 2023
Births per 10,000 babies born in France, from 1986 to 2025 (INSEE).
most given boy’s name in France
507th
births in 2023–2025
325
babies born in France
1 in 6,410
+1.6% a year recently
Stable
peak year
2023

Meaning and origin of Leonardo

Leonardo means “strong as a lion” and is of Germanic and Italian origin.

Popularity of Leonardo in France since 1986

Leonardo in English-speaking countries

Leonardo ranks 85th in United States, 101st in Ontario (Canada) and 126th in England and Wales, against 507th in France.

Official figures from each country, over their latest three published years. The spellings Leonardo and Léonardo are counted together; other spellings are counted apart.

Same sound, other spellings

Births 2023–2025. At school they sound the same: this total tells you whether your child is likely to share the name.

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