Leopold vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leopold

Boy #2,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave people, bold folk"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Leopold Rank #2,094

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #2094 for Leopold.

Is Leopold or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Leopold at #2094 in the United States.

What do Leopold and Leo mean?

Leopold means "brave people, bold folk" (Germanic origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Leopold and Leo boy or girl names?

Leopold is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.