2025 popularity • #19

Leo

Leo is a latin name commonly associated with “lion.” It ranked #19 among U.S. boy names in 2025.

MeaningLion
OriginLatin
2025 U.S. rank#19 for boys

What does Leo mean?

Leo is commonly connected with the meaning lion.” Its roots are described as latin. Name histories often travel across languages and generations, so spelling, pronunciation, and interpretation can differ by family or cultural tradition.

How popular is Leo?

According to Social Security Administration data for babies born in 2025, Leo ranked #19 among U.S. boy names. SSA counts each spelling separately, which means related spellings may hold their own positions rather than being combined into one total.

Popularity source: U.S. Social Security Administration ↗

The feel of Leo

Leo has a clear, concise shape and feels highly familiar to today’s parents. In a full name, it is compact and easy to pair with a longer middle name. Say it with your surname, then test the initials and the version you are most likely to call across the house.

Sibling names that pair with Leo

These are style-and-rhythm suggestions rather than popularity claims. They aim for a family set that feels connected without sounding matched.

If the sibling is a boyAlexanderAnthonyAiden
If the sibling is a girlValentinaDelilahPaisley

Middle names for Leo

Leo AlexanderLeo JamesLeo Theodore

Middle-name flow depends on the surname, emphasis, and family meaning. Use these as sound tests, not rules; an honor name with personal history can matter more than perfect syllable balance.

Names near Leo in the 2025 rankings