Lionel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lionel Name at a Glance

Name	Lionel
Meaning	Young lion. Diminutive of Leon. One of the knights of King Arthur's Round Table. Famous Bearers: American actor Lionel Barrymore (1878-1954) and British actor Lionel Jeffries (born 1926).
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lionel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lionel means “Young lion. Diminutive of Leon. One of the knights of King Arthur's Round Table. Famous Bearers: American actor Lionel Barrymore (1878-1954) and British actor Lionel Jeffries (born 1926”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lionel Name Origin

Our database records Lionel under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lionel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lionel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lionel

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