Leonardo
Leonardo: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Leonardo
- A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Leonard.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian Leonardo.
How popular is Leonardo?
Since 1880, 141 girls and 96,066 boys in the U.S. have been named Leonardo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7313 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #75 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #91 for boys, with 3,789 babies given the name.
Names similar to Leonardo
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Leonardo
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Leonardo FAQ
What does the name Leonardo mean?
A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Leonard. Borrowed from Italian Leonardo.
What is the origin of the name Leonardo?
Leonardo is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Leonardo?
Since 1880, 141 girls and 96,066 boys in the U.S. have been named Leonardo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7313 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #75 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #91 for boys, with 3,789 babies given the name.
Is Leonardo a boy or girl name?
Leonardo is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 141 girls and 96,066 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.