Hagen vs Leopold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hagen

Boy #2,161 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enclosed pasture, fortified place"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Norse German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,161
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hage

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Leopold

Boy #2,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave people, bold folk"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Belgian English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,094
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Leo, Poldi

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Popularity Comparison

Hagen Rank #2,161
Leopold Rank #2,094

Leopold is more popular, ranked #2094 vs #2161 for Hagen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hagen ___

  • Hagen James
  • Hagen Scott
  • Hagen Lee
  • Hagen Erik
  • Hagen William

Leopold ___

  • Leopold James
  • Leopold Frederick
  • Leopold Arthur
  • Leopold William
  • Leopold Charles
  • Leopold Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hagen

Freya Bjorn Astrid Leif Sigrid

If you choose Leopold

Augustus Maximilian Beatrice Cordelia Eugenia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hagen or Leopold more popular?

Leopold is more popular, ranked #2094 compared to Hagen at #2161 in the United States.

What do Hagen and Leopold mean?

Hagen means "enclosed pasture, fortified place" (Old High German origin). Leopold means "brave people, bold folk" (Germanic origin).

Are Hagen and Leopold boy or girl names?

Hagen is primarily a boy name. Leopold is primarily a boy name.

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