Leonard Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leonard Name at a Glance

Name	Leonard
Meaning	Hardy lion or lion-bold. St Leonard is the patron saint of prisoners. Famous Bearers: American composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein; Italian Renaissance artist/scientist Leonardo da Vinci (in Italian form).
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Leonard Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leonard means “Hardy lion or lion-bold. St Leonard is the patron saint of prisoners. Famous Bearers: American composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein; Italian Renaissance artist/scientist Leonardo da Vinci (in Italian form”. 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.

Leonard Name Origin

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

Is Leonard a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Leonard

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