Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Lion-bold, Like a Lion, Lion Strength, Lion-hearted
Pronunciation: LEE-uh-nuhrd, /ˈliːənərd/, L EH N ER D
Popularity Rank: #2,597
Derived from the Germanic elements leon 'lion' and hard 'brave, hardy'. This name has been borne by many saints and kings.
The name Leonard is of Germanic origin and means Lion-bold, Like a Lion, Lion Strength, Lion-hearted, Strong as the Lion, Lion, Brave, Hardy, Brave as a Lion. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Leonard is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Italy, and 91 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: LEE-uh-nuhrd
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈliːənərd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L EH N ER D
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Leonard is recorded 25,042 times globally, ranking it as the 2,597th most common name worldwide.
Leonard is most prevalent in United States of America, with 5,213 occurrences, making it the 887th most popular name in the country.
In Albania, the name Leonard is found among 1 in every 66 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #887 | 1 : 347 |
| South Africa | #515 | 1 : 601 |
| Italy | #1,118 | 1 : 514 |
| Nigeria | #947 | 1 : 830 |
| United Kingdom | #1,064 | 1 : 493 |
| Albania | #46 | 1 : 66 |
| France | #2,102 | 1 : 1,552 |
| Singapore | #503 | 1 : 731 |
| Malaysia | #1,796 | 1 : 2,665 |
| Germany | #979 | 1 : 514 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Leonard from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Leo, Lenny, Len, El, Nard, Le-Lo, Ren, Lionheart, Dard, Ne-Nard
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