Leo
German · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Leo
Leo derives from the Latin word "leo," meaning "lion," and is rooted in Indo-European languages through Latin's adoption of the term.
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Etymology
Leo derives from the Latin word "leo," meaning "lion," and is rooted in Indo-European languages through Latin's adoption of the term. The name has been used across Western European cultures since Roman times, was popularized by Christian tradition through numerous saints and popes named Leo, and became widespread in Germanic, Romance, and English-speaking societies.
Leo currently ranks #19 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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