Most popular first name for baby boys in 2022, find out why! 

1/ Etymology of the name Léo

Léo comes from the Latin "leo" which means "lion".

It is the diminutive of Léon and Léonard. Attributed from the beginning of the 20th century, it became trendy in the 1990s.

Léos celebrate their name day on November 10th.

2/ What is the personality of the name Léo?

"Léos" are artists! They need to be admired. Calm in appearance, Léo is rather active, knows what he wants and is always ready to embark on a new venture. He is a leader because he brings people together. Seductive, he likes to use his charm to achieve his goals. Charming and full of humor, he is pleasant company. "Léos" are also sensitive and can withdraw into themselves if they don't feel appreciated. Romantically, Léo is attentive and passionate. Curious, he is interested in many intellectual and sporting subjects.

3/ Why is the name Léo so popular?

More than 4000 baby Léos are born each year.

In the 1990s, the release of Luc Besson's film "Léon" contributed to the popularity of the name Léo in France. Léo also being a diminutive of the name Léon. Then in the 2000s with the Léo mania thanks to James Cameron's film Titanic.

4/ Where is the name Léo given the most?

The 3 departments where the name Léo is given the most are:

• Nord (59)
• Paris (75)
• Bouches-du-Rhône (13)

5/ Celebrities with the name "Léo"

Among the male personalities named Léo, we find:

• the French singer-songwriter Léo Ferré,
• the French writer Léo Malet,
• the Italian architect Léo Morandini,
• the French actor Léo Legrand,
• the Corsican politician Léo Lagrange,
• the alpine skier Léo Lacroix, …

6/ The profile of the name "Léo"

• Its color? green
• Its metal? platinum
• Its number? 1
• Its precious stone? ruby
• Avoid with last names beginning with the letters E and O.