Nepoleon
Italian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nepoleon
Nepoleon is a variant spelling of Napoleon, derived from the Italian "Napoleone," which combines "Napoli" (Naples) and the Greek suffix "-leon" (lion), meaning "lion of Naples" or referencing someone from Naples.
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Etymology
Nepoleon is a variant spelling of Napoleon, derived from the Italian "Napoleone," which combines "Napoli" (Naples) and the Greek suffix "-leon" (lion), meaning "lion of Naples" or referencing someone from Naples. The name gained worldwide prominence through French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), and is primarily used in French, Italian, and European cultures, though it has been adopted internationally as both a given name and a reference to his legacy.
Nepoleon currently ranks #4,352 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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