Napoleon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Napoleon Name at a Glance

Name	Napoleon
Meaning	Lion of Naples. Famous Bearer: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821).
Origin	Italian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Napoleon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Napoleon means “Lion of Naples. Famous Bearer: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821”. 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.

Napoleon Name Origin

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

Is Napoleon a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Napoleon

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