Leo
Leo is a Christian boy name of Latin origin, meaning “Lion”.
| Meaning | Lion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin |
| Pronunciation | LEE-oh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Leo
Leo is the Latin word for lion, from Greek leon. It is the name of thirteen popes, including Pope Leo the Great, who met Attila the Hun in 452, and of a zodiac sign. The Russian writer Leo Tolstoy is known by this English form of Lev. In recent years Leo has become one of the most popular boys' names in Europe and the English-speaking world.
Is Leo a Christian name?
Leo is not biblical, but it has a strong Christian history through Pope Saint Leo the Great and many later popes of the same name.
How popular is Leo?
Very popular across Europe, the UK, the US and Australia.
Gifts with the name Leo
- Leo name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Leo baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Leo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leo mean?
Leo means 'Lion'. It is of Latin origin.
Is Leo a Christian name?
Leo is not biblical, but it has a strong Christian history through Pope Saint Leo the Great and many later popes of the same name.
How do you pronounce Leo?
Leo is pronounced LEE-oh.
Is Leo a boy or girl name?
Leo is usually a boy name.