Leonard - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Leonard \le(o)-na-rd\ is pronounced LEN-ard. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "lion strength". Name of a saint from the Middle Age who was patron of prisoners. Leonardo is Italian, Spanish, borne by artist Leonardo da Vinci, who is considered to be one of the most brilliant and creative men who ever lived. Composer Leonard Bernstein; actors Leonard Nimoy, Leonardo DiCaprio.

Leonard has 22 variant forms: Lee, Len, Lenard, Lenn, Lennard, Lennart, Lennerd, Lennie, Lenny, Leo, Leon, Leonardo, Leondaus, Leone, Leonerd, Leonhard, Leonid, Leonidas, Leonides, Leonis, Lonnard and Lonny.

Leonard is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Leonard. Click here to compare Leonard with related baby names.