Leopold
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Leopold
The given name 'Leopold' is derived from the Germanic words 'leof' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved' and 'walt' meaning 'power' or 'ruler', thus meaning 'dear ruler' or 'beloved power'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Leopold' is derived from the Germanic words 'leof' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved' and 'walt' meaning 'power' or 'ruler', thus meaning 'dear ruler' or 'beloved power'. The name Leopold has been used in various cultures, including European nobility, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire, and has been associated with several notable historical figures, including Leopold I, King of the Belgians, and Leopold II, King of the Belgians.
Leopold currently ranks #2,001 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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