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Leonard

male

Meaning

"Brave Lion"

Leonard is a Germanic name formed from lion and strength elements, widespread in medieval Europe through saintly veneration.

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Popularity History of Leonard

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#673Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#673

Leonard was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+19

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Leonard Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Leonard.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Leonard

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Famous Leonards

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    Leonard Bernstein
    American conductor, composer and music educator
  • L
    Leonard Cohen
    Canadian singer-songwriter and poet

Quick Facts

OriginGermanic
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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