Leonardo Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leonardo Name at a Glance

Name	Leonardo
Meaning	Lion-bold. Leonardo da Vinci is considered by many to be the most brilliant and creative men who ever lived.
Origin	Portuguese
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Leonardo Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leonardo means “Lion-bold. Leonardo da Vinci is considered by many to be the most brilliant and creative men who ever lived”. 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.

Leonardo Name Origin

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

Is Leonardo a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Leonardo

When considering Leonardo 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.