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Leo: name meaning and origin

Leo

lion

Latin · Boy · 2 syllables

Strength & courage

Leo is a Latin name meaning "lion". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Le, and is traditionally a boy's name.

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Middle names that flow with Leo

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Leo Beau handsome
Leo Dev divine
Leo Finn fair, white
Leo George farmer, earth-worker
Leo Jack God is gracious (from John)
Leo James supplanter (from Jacob)
Leo Kai sea
Leo Leif heir, descendant

Sibling names for Leo

Leo & Frances Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Leo & Magnus Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Leo & Max Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Leo & Vincent Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Leo & Andrew Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Leo & Ari Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Leo & Charlie Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Leo & Charlotte Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

Names with a similar meaning

Amelia · work, industrious Andrew · manly, strong Ari · lion Arthur · bear; strong as a bear Atlas · to endure, to bear Audrey · noble strength Charlie · free man (from Charles)Charlotte · free person Edith · prosperous in war Emery · brave, powerful

Questions about Leo

What does the name Leo mean?

Leo is a Latin name meaning "lion".

How many syllables are in Leo?

Leo has 2 syllables (Le-o), with the stress usually on "Le".

Is Leo a boy's or girl's name?

Leo is traditionally a boy's name.