Leonardo
lee-oh-NAR-doh
Popularity
#84
Letters
8
Syllables
4
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
92,384
Peak Year
#4,431 in 2019
First Recorded
1885
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
An Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese name derived from the Germanic elements 'levon' meaning 'lion' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Leonardo da Vinci
Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist.
Leonardo DiCaprio
American actor and film producer.
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