Leonard
Leonard is a boy name of German origin, meaning Brave as a lion.
What Leonard means
Brave as a lion.
Leonard sits at 7 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.
Where Leonard comes from
German names are typically Germanic compounds, built from two elements — often one describing strength or protection and one describing a domain such as battle, home, or people.
Leonard is recorded as German in origin. Browse other German names.
How popular is Leonard?
Leonard does not currently chart in the top 100 boy names. Rankings move constantly, and names can spend decades out of the lists before returning — so this says more about the present moment than about the name itself.
The character of Leonard
Leonard spans Lion, Brave and strength, which is why it can read differently depending on which association you notice first. Both threads are worth following.
Names like Leonard
These share Leonard's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- Bernard — Brave as a bear.
- Howard — Brave-hearted guardian.
- Richard — Brave ruler; strong in power.
- Emery — Industrious ruler; brave.
- Leo — Lion. Brave and warm-hearted.
- Leonardo — Brave as a lion.
- Everett — Brave as a wild boar.
- Leander — Lion-man; brave.
- Leandro — Lion-man; brave.
- Lev — Lion.
- Lionel — Young lion.
- Archie — Truly bold and brave.