Leo

Latin

"lion"

Leo Origin and Meaning

The name Leo is a girl's name meaning "lion".

Leo is of course a very popular name for boys and an equally rare one for girls. But 28 baby girls were named Leo in the US last year, and as feminine leonine names such as Leonora and Leonia find more widespread popularity, Leo is popping up as an adorable short form for girls as well as boys.

Leo Popularity

• 877 Nameberry 2025