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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Leonel — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Leone|Leonela
LatinBoy→ Stable

Leonel

lee-oh-NEL · 3 syllables

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Boy
#319
→ Stable
#319
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 42
Peak rank
#308 in 2023
5yr change
-11 ranks
Birth frequency
3.0 per 10,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #319 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Latin boy names
Leonel

Popularity score: 42  ·  SSA Rank: #319

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-11 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LatinSpanishStrongClassicMasculine3-syllableRegalLion symbolismModerately PopularHispanic Heritage
Character
courageous heartnoble spiritstrong leaderdetermined will
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Leonels

determinedvisionarypragmaticreformistdiplomatic
STRONG
High confidence

Leonel is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #319 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -11 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#319 · niche
Leonel at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'leoninus' meaning lion-like. Leonel is the Spanish diminutive form, literally 'little lion', symbolizing courage and nobility.
Language root:Latin · Spanish diminutive
Peak rank:#308 in 2023
5yr change:-11 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Leonel Messi
Professional footballer
Leonel Fernández
Former President of Dominican Republic
Similar Sound
LeonLionelLeonardoLeoLeonalLeonidas
Similar Style
Adrian◈DiegoSebastianRafaelMateoGabriel
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Leonel
DiegoSantiagoSofiaIsabelaMarcoLucia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Leonel illustration
Name Intelligence
Leonel · Overview
Summary

Leonel is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #319 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Leonel scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Strong · Classic · Regal character
Leonel carries a bold, warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
leonel.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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