Is Leonel a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Leonel is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Leonel?

It’s currently ranked #301 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Leonel?

lee-oh-NEL · IPA: /liːəˈnɛl/

Leonel Boy

Popularity: #301 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Spanish; Latin; Greek

Meaning

Spanish: lion; Latin: young lion; Greek: brave as a lion

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Leonel is derived from the Latin name 'Leo,' which means lion. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. The name has historical significance, often associated with bravery and strength due to its meaning.

Trend Summary

The name Leonel has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

Lionel, Leandro, Lazaro, Lazlo

Variants

Lionel
Leon

International Variants

Leonel (Spanish)
Lionel (French)
Leon (Greek)

Famous people named Leonel

Leonel Fernández is a Dominican politician who served as the President of the Dominican Republic.

Leonel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.

Leonel García is a Mexican singer-songwriter known for his contributions to Latin music.

Leonel Pacheco is a notable Chilean artist recognized for his contemporary artwork.

Fictional characters named Leonel

Leonel is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem,' known for his strategic prowess.

Leonel is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard,' where he plays a supporting role.

Sibling Suggestions

Leo Liam Lorenzo Luca Leon Landon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leonel was first seen in the United States in 1910. Leonel has ranked as high as #546 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Arizona, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Leonel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Leonel (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	324	31%
CA	262	25%
AZ	58	6%
IL	41	4%
FL	41	4%
NC	28	3%
NY	25	2%
NV	24	2%
WA	20	2%
GA	20	2%
OK	18	2%
WI	16	2%
PA	14	1%
MI	13	1%
TN	12	1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1910	5
1911	6
1913	11
1914	16
1915	23
1916	19
1917	10
1918	21
1919	20
1920	28
1921	26
1922	36
1923	13
1924	31
1925	23
1926	26
1927	32
1928	20
1929	31
1930	37
1931	32
1932	25
1933	23
1934	37
1935	31
1936	31
1937	36
1938	26
1939	46
1940	27
1941	36
1942	42
1943	32
1944	34
1945	34
1946	36
1947	55
1948	35
1949	59
1950	50
1951	37
1952	46
1953	39
1954	44
1955	51
1956	44
1957	54
1958	61
1959	50
1960	64
1961	50
1962	48
1963	57
1964	75
1965	70
1966	63
1967	69
1968	65
1969	71
1970	90
1971	95
1972	87
1973	104
1974	102
1975	122
1976	117
1977	98
1978	129
1979	139
1980	155
1981	171
1982	177
1983	148
1984	168
1985	183
1986	205
1987	204
1988	221
1989	254
1990	266
1991	307
1992	320
1993	325
1994	320
1995	301
1996	325
1997	303
1998	351
1999	373
2000	423
2001	410
2002	407
2003	447
2004	535
2005	633
2006	578
2007	556
2008	572
2009	578
2010	594
2011	581
2012	618
2013	606
2014	709
2015	821
2016	891
2017	903
2018	923
2019	972
2020	929
2021	867
2022	1,031
2023	1,074
2024	1,079