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Leo

Pronunciation: [ l-EE-oh ]

Girl Name #6,600 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Leo is a girl name, recorded for 18 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EE-oh.

Parents who love the name Leo often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#6,600
Total SSA Count
18

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Leo is also used as a boy name, ranked #24.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leo

Is Leo a boy or girl name?
Leo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6600. As a boy name, it is ranked #24. Leo is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Leo?
Leo is pronounced l-EE-oh.
How popular is the name Leo?
Leo is currently ranked #6600 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Leo a common or rare name?
Leo is an uncommon name, ranked #6600 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Leo

Leo is a girl name .

Is Leo a boy or girl name? Leo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,600 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #24. Leo is more commonly used as a boy name.

Leo is currently ranked #6,600 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Leo include Leona, Leora, Leonor, Leonora, Leonie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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