Leopold
Leopold: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːəpəʊld/ · /ˈliːəpoʊld/
Meaning and origin of Leopold
Root meaning: “people”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages. Used in the 19th century but rare today.
Etymology
From Old French Leopold, from Old High German liut (“people”) + bald (“bold”). The first part is sometimes associated by folk etymology with Latin leo (“lion”), as in Leo and Leonard. More at lede, bold.
How popular is Leopold?
Since 1880, 4,043 boys in the U.S. have been named Leopold. Its highest rank for boys was #591 in 1895. In 2025, 76 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Leopold FAQ
What does the name Leopold mean?
Leopold traces back to a root meaning "people". A male given name from the Germanic languages. Used in the 19th century but rare today. From Old French Leopold, from Old High German liut (“people”) + bald (“bold”). The first part is sometimes associated by folk etymology with Latin leo (“lion”), as in Leo and Leonard. More at lede, bold.
What is the origin of the name Leopold?
Leopold is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Leopold?
Since 1880, 4,043 boys in the U.S. have been named Leopold. Its highest rank for boys was #591 in 1895. In 2025, 76 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Leopold a boy or girl name?
Leopold is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,043 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.