Leo
Meaning
"lion-hearted, brave"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #24
- Total SSA Count
- 7,793
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"lion-hearted, brave"
Origin: Latin
Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #6757 for Nyella.
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Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Nyella at #6757 in the United States.
Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).
Leo is primarily a boy name. Nyella is primarily a girl name.