Leonardo vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonardo

Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leonardo Rank #84

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #84 for Leonardo.

Is Leonardo or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Leonardo at #84 in the United States.

What do Leonardo and Samuel mean?

Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leonardo and Samuel boy or girl names?

Leonardo is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.