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Napoleon

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

Girl Name #66,990 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Napoleon is a girl name, recorded for 5 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#66,990
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Nap Nay Napie Napoie

Also a Boy Name

Napoleon is also used as a boy name, ranked #7253.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Napoleon

Is Napoleon a boy or girl name?
Napoleon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #66990. As a boy name, it is ranked #7253. 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 #66990 in popularity for girl 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 #66990 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Napoleon

Napoleon is a girl name .

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

Napoleon is currently ranked #66,990 in popularity for girl 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.

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