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Leo
BoyMeaning of Leo: Latin: 'lion'
Leo is a boy's name most strongly associated with Latin naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 20th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 5th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#20
8,196 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5
3,324 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
262,124
First recorded 1880 · peak 2022
Trend
rising
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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