Leo Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leo Name at a Glance

Name	Leo
Meaning	Lion. This name has been borne by a total of 13 popes. Leo is also associated with the zodiac sign from 23rd July to 22nd August.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Leo Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leo means “Lion. This name has been borne by a total of 13 popes. Leo is also associated with the zodiac sign from 23rd July to 22nd August”. 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.

Leo Name Origin

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

Is Leo a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Leo

When considering Leo for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.