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Leo

Sometimes you don’t have to roar to get attention; you need just three letters to land on something great. Leo dates to Roman times and was the name of popes, saints, emperors, and kings. For stargazers, Leo is the fifth Zodiac sign and a constellation shaped like a lion. Like Milo and Theo, Leo ends with an appealing O sound. One of many nicknames elevated to first-name status, it can serve as a nickname for Leonardo, Leonard, Leopold, and Leon, or it can stand on its own. Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz named their son Leo Encinas Cruz in 2011.
Latin, Roman Male
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Meaning

Lion

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Pronunciation

LEE-oh

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Traits

  • Brave
  • Confident
  • Charismatic
  • Leader

Compatibility

Leo pairs well with classic names for siblings like Emma and James. As a middle name, it adds a touch of strength and regality. It also fits nicely with names of Latin or Greek origin for a cohesive style.

Brave Confident Charismatic Leader

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy

Writer

Born: September 9, 1828 · Yasnaya Polyana, Russia

Portrait of Leo Messi

Leo Messi

Athlete

Born: June 24, 1987 · Rosario, Argentina

Portrait of Leo DiCaprio

Leo DiCaprio

Actor

Born: November 11, 1974 · Los Angeles, USA

Portrait of Leo Varadkar

Leo Varadkar

Leader

Born: January 18, 1979 · Dublin, Ireland

Portrait of Leo Fender

Leo Fender

Inventor, Businessman

Born: August 10, 1909 · Anaheim, USA

Portrait of Leo Delibes

Leo Delibes

Musician, Composer

Born: February 21, 1836 · Saint-Germain-du-Val, France

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Leo Original form
  • Лео Cyrillic
  • 利奥 Chinese
  • ليو Arabic
  • लेओ Devanagari
  • 레오 Korean
  • レオ Japanese
  • ליאו Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions about Leo

What does Leo mean?
Lion
What is the origin of Leo?
Leo has Latin, Roman origins.
Is Leo popular?
Leo has been viewed 71 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Leo?
Similar names include Eric, Summer, Zulema, Aslan, Gemma.
How do you pronounce Leo?
Leo is pronounced LEE-oh.

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