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Lionel

male

Meaning

"Young Lion"

Lionel is a French diminutive related to lion imagery, commonly interpreted as young lion in medieval usage.

Popularity History of Lionel

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#561Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#561

Lionel was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-65

lower than 2023

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

Lionel Nicknames

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

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Leo
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Lion
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Baby Name Lists That Include Lionel

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin, French
Syllables2
Length6 letters

Sibling Ideas