Napoleon

Pronunciation: [ n-uhp-OHL-ee-uhn ]

Boy Name #7,253 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Napoleon is a boy name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-uhp-OHL-ee-uhn.

Parents who love the name Napoleon often also consider Nancy, Nannie, Naomi .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #7,253
Total SSA Count: 12

Nicknames

Nap Nay Napie Napoie

Also a Girl Name

Napoleon is also used as a girl name, ranked #66990.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Napoleon

Is Napoleon a boy or girl name?

Napoleon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7253. As a girl name, it is ranked #66990. Napoleon is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Napoleon?

Napoleon is pronounced n-uhp-OHL-ee-uhn.

How popular is the name Napoleon?

Napoleon is currently ranked #7253 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Napoleon?

Common nicknames for Napoleon include Nap, Nay, Napie, and Napoie.

Is Napoleon a common or rare name?

Napoleon is an uncommon name, ranked #7253 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Napoleon

Napoleon is a boy name .

Is Napoleon a boy or girl name? Napoleon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,253 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,990. Napoleon is more commonly used as a boy name.

Napoleon is currently ranked #7,253 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Napoleon include Nap, Nay, Napie, and Napoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.