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Leo “Lion” — Latin
Boy Latin 2 syllables Current rank #19 (2025)
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Leo is a Latin name meaning lion and is also used as a short form of names such as Leopold or Leonard in some traditions. Its compact sound and clear image make it work as both a standalone name and a nickname.
Leo ranks #19 in U.S. SSA 2025 boys data with 8,173 births.
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Two-Syllable Boy Names Dominate the 2024 SSA Top 50 2024 SSA boy top 50: Liam and Noah lead the compact end; Theodore is the long exception, not the pattern.
Soft-Consonant Boy Names in the 2024 SSA Top 100 Fifty-six of the 2024 boy top 100 start with a vowel or with L, M, N, R, W, V, or Y. Liam, Noah, and Luca are the crowded version of that texture.
What does Leo mean? Leo is commonly linked to the meaning Lion and is associated with Latin roots.
Is Leo a popular baby name in the U.S.? Leo ranks #19 in U.S. SSA 2025 boys data with 8,173 births.