Leonel Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: It is typically pronounced as leh-oh-NEL or lee-oh-NEL.

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A Deep Dive

Leonel Overview

Meaning

Little lion

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Leo,” meaning “lion,” with the diminutive suffix “-el” added for affection.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˌliː.əˈnɛl/

Popularity

Leonel is popular in Spanish-speaking countries and is also used in the USA. In 2023, Leonel ranked #354 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Cute, Classic, Traditional

Associated Traits

Brave, noble, spirited

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with strength and courage, symbolized by the lion.

Name Day

November 10th (Mexico)
A Deep Dive

Leonel Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Lionel, Leonardo, Leandro, Leonidas, Léon

Common Nicknames

Lenny, Leon, Nel, Leo, Lennie, Nellie

Diminutives

Lio, Nelo, Neli, Leonie

Famous People

  • Leonel Messi
    (Argentine Soccer Player)
  • Leonel Fernández
    (Dominican Politician)
  • Leonel Marshall
    (Cuban Volleyball Player)
  • Leonel Sánchez
    (Chilean Soccer Player)
  • Leonel de Moura Brizola
    (Brazilian Politician)
  • Leonel Godoy Rangel
    (Mexican Politician)
  • Leonel Álvarez
    (Colombian Soccer Coach)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Leonel Messi
    ("The Beautiful Game," Documentary)
  • Leonel Duarte
    ("El Señor de los Cielos," TV Series)
  • "Leonel's Quest"
    (Novel)
  • Leonel Garcia
    ("Sin Bandera," Music Group)

What Is the Meaning of Leonel?

Leonel means “young lion” or “little lion.” It’s often perceived that those with the name Leonel mirror the powerful and brave traits of a lion.

What Is the Origin of The Name Leonel?

Leonel’s name origin is from the Latin term “leo,” which signifies lion.

Leonel Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Leonel in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3732021#3272022#3072023
Top 3 Rankings#3072023#3272022#3442019

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Leonel

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023307
(+20 from 2022)
1070
(+40 from 2022)
0.05843
2022327
(+46 from 2021)
1030
(+163 from 2021)
0.05499
2021373
(-28 from 2020)
867
(-62 from 2020)
0.04627
2020345
(-1 from 2019)
929
(-43 from 2019)
0.05023
2019344
(+13 from 2018)
972
(+49 from 2018)
0.05058
2018357
(+8 from 2017)
923
(+20 from 2017)
0.04749
2017365
(+8 from 2016)
903
(+12 from 2016)
0.04563
2016373
(+16 from 2015)
891
(+70 from 2015)
0.04399
2015389
(+41 from 2014)
821
(+112 from 2014)
0.04016
2014430
(+33 from 2013)
709
(+103 from 2013)
0.03460
2013463
(-18 from 2012)
606
(-12 from 2012)
0.02999
2012445
(+14 from 2011)
618
(+37 from 2011)
0.03046
2011459
(-9 from 2010)
581
(-13 from 2010)
0.02860
2010450
(+23 from 2009)
594
(+16 from 2009)
0.02891
2009473
(+11 from 2008)
578
(+6 from 2008)
0.02725
2008484
(-1 from 2007)
572
(+17 from 2007)
0.02623
2007483
(-18 from 2006)
555
(-23 from 2006)
0.02506
2006465
(-43 from 2005)
578
(-55 from 2005)
0.02636
2005422
(+49 from 2004)
633
(+98 from 2004)
0.02976
2004471
(+53 from 2003)
535
(+88 from 2003)
0.02532
2003524
(+21 from 2002)
447
(+40 from 2002)
0.02127
2002545
(-12 from 2001)
407
(-3 from 2001)
0.01969
2001533
(-9 from 2000)
410
(-13 from 2000)
0.01982
2000524
(+20 from 1999)
423
(+50 from 1999)
0.02026
1999544
(+17 from 1998)
373
(+22 from 1998)
0.01829
1998561
(+29 from 1997)
351
(+48 from 1997)
0.01731
1997590
(-28 from 1996)
303
(-22 from 1996)
0.01517
1996562
(+29 from 1995)
325
(+24 from 1995)
0.01622
1995591
(-15 from 1994)
301
(-19 from 1994)
0.01496
1994576
(-8 from 1993)
320
(-5 from 1993)
0.01570
1993568
(+2 from 1992)
325
(+5 from 1992)
0.01573
1992570
(+6 from 1991)
320
(+13 from 1991)
0.01524
1991576
(+42 from 1990)
307
(+41 from 1990)
0.01448
1990618
(+4 from 1989)
266
(+12 from 1989)
0.01236
1989622
(+18 from 1988)
254
(+33 from 1988)
0.01212
1988640
(+1 from 1987)
221
(+17 from 1987)
0.01104
1987641
(-17 from 1986)
204
(-1 from 1986)
0.01046
1986624
(+22 from 1985)
205
(+22 from 1985)
0.01067
1985646
(+23 from 1984)
183
(+15 from 1984)
0.00951
1984669
(+34 from 1983)
168
(+20 from 1983)
0.00895
1983703
(-50 from 1982)
148
(-29 from 1982)
0.00794
1982653
(+2 from 1981)
177
(+6 from 1981)
0.00938
1981655
(+44 from 1980)
171
(+16 from 1980)
0.00918
1980699
(+34 from 1979)
155
(+16 from 1979)
0.00836
1979733
(+14 from 1978)
139
(+10 from 1978)
0.00776
1978747
(+112 from 1977)
129
(+31 from 1977)
0.00755
1977859
(-92 from 1976)
98
(-19 from 1976)
0.00573
1976767
(-13 from 1975)
117
(-5 from 1975)
0.00717
1975754
(+39 from 1974)
122
(+20 from 1974)
0.00752
1974793
(-14 from 1973)
102
(-2 from 1973)
0.00626
1973779
(+80 from 1972)
104
(+17 from 1972)
0.00645
1972859
(-31 from 1971)
87
(-8 from 1971)
0.00520
1971828
(+20 from 1970)
95
(+5 from 1970)
0.00523
1970848
(+55 from 1969)
90
(+19 from 1969)
0.00472
1969903
(-10 from 1968)
71
(+6 from 1968)
0.00388
1968893
(-31 from 1967)
65
(-4 from 1967)
0.00366
1967862
(+54 from 1966)
69
(+6 from 1966)
0.00388
1966916
(-43 from 1965)
63
(-7 from 1965)
0.00347
1965873
(+9 from 1964)
70
(-5 from 1964)
0.00369
1964882
(+122 from 1963)
75
(+18 from 1963)
0.00370
19631004
(+104 from 1962)
57
(+9 from 1962)
0.00276
19621108
No change from 1961
48
(-2 from 1961)
0.00228
19611108
(-164 from 1960)
50
(-14 from 1960)
0.00232
1960944
(+146 from 1959)
64
(+14 from 1959)
0.00296
19591090
(-122 from 1958)
50
(-11 from 1958)
0.00231
1958968
(+61 from 1957)
61
(+7 from 1957)
0.00283
19571029
(+112 from 1956)
54
(+10 from 1956)
0.00247
19561141
(-86 from 1955)
44
(-7 from 1955)
0.00205
19551055
(+68 from 1954)
51
(+7 from 1954)
0.00244
19541123
(+67 from 1953)
44
(+5 from 1953)
0.00213
19531190
(-124 from 1952)
39
(-7 from 1952)
0.00195
19521066
(+129 from 1951)
46
(+9 from 1951)
0.00233
19511195
(-218 from 1950)
37
(-13 from 1950)
0.00194
1950977
(-77 from 1949)
50
(-9 from 1949)
0.00275
1949900
(+317 from 1948)
59
(+24 from 1948)
0.00327
19481217
(-261 from 1947)
35
(-20 from 1947)
0.00196
1947956
(+201 from 1946)
55
(+19 from 1946)
0.00296
19461157
(-35 from 1945)
36
(+2 from 1945)
0.00218
19451122
(+13 from 1944)
34
No change from 1944
0.00248
19441135
(+79 from 1943)
34
(+2 from 1943)
0.00245
19431214
(-178 from 1942)
32
(-10 from 1942)
0.00220
19421036
(+55 from 1941)
42
(+6 from 1941)
0.00298
19411091
(+197 from 1940)
36
(+9 from 1940)
0.00287
19401288
(-372 from 1939)
27
(-19 from 1939)
0.00228
1939916
(+395 from 1938)
46
(+20 from 1938)
0.00406
19381311
(-237 from 1937)
26
(-10 from 1937)
0.00229
19371074
(+108 from 1936)
36
(+5 from 1936)
0.00329
19361182
(+12 from 1935)
31
No change from 1935
0.00291
19351194
(-117 from 1934)
31
(-6 from 1934)
0.00290
19341077
(+328 from 1933)
37
(+14 from 1933)
0.00348
19331405
(-18 from 1932)
23
(-2 from 1932)
0.00225
19321387
(-170 from 1931)
25
(-7 from 1931)
0.00233
19311217
(-66 from 1930)
32
(-5 from 1930)
0.00299
19301151
(+121 from 1929)
37
(+6 from 1929)
0.00328
19291272
(+436 from 1928)
31
(+11 from 1928)
0.00280
19281708
(-415 from 1927)
20
(-12 from 1927)
0.00175
19271293
(+139 from 1926)
32
(+6 from 1926)
0.00275
19261432
(+151 from 1925)
26
(+3 from 1925)
0.00227
19251583
(-254 from 1924)
23
(-8 from 1924)
0.00200
19241329
(+1002 from 1923)
31
(+18 from 1923)
0.00265
19232331
(-1135 from 1922)
13
(-23 from 1922)
0.00115
19221196
(+279 from 1921)
36
(+10 from 1921)
0.00320
19211475
(-93 from 1920)
26
(-2 from 1920)
0.00228
19201382
(+313 from 1919)
28
(+8 from 1919)
0.00254
19191695
(-47 from 1918)
20
(-1 from 1918)
0.00197
19181648
(+914 from 1917)
21
(+11 from 1917)
0.00200
19172562
(-916 from 1916)
10
(-9 from 1916)
0.00104
19161646
(-236 from 1915)
19
(-4 from 1915)
0.00206
19151410
(+135 from 1914)
23
(+7 from 1914)
0.00261
19141545
(+131 from 1913)
16
(+5 from 1913)
0.00234
19131676
(-139 from 1911)
11
(+5 from 1911)
0.00205
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19111537
(+52 from 1910)
6
(+1 from 1910)
0.00249
19101589
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00240
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Leonel

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2002021#1522022#1412023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1772021#1542022#1532023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3252021#2512022#2852023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4632021#4102022#4162023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2392021#1482022#1172023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7712021#6802022#6612023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2672021#2792022#2142023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4222021#4382022#3072023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5712021#4632022#3782023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4522021#6332022#4622023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5162021#4712022#5682023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2132021#2192022#2762023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4662021#4572022#5392023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4042021#4202022#2732023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4092021#5492022#5462023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8112021#4252022#9222023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6772021#3912022#3112023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#7642021#8042022#10612023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#7932021#5762022#5222023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2502021#3062022#3132023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#7842021#5022022#6842023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3242019#2502021#1652023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4212021#5452022#3412023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7702021#4212022#6982023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4322020#7352022#6442023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5602020#7642021#7552023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5482021#4072022#5372023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#10672021#13832022#10802023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#8452021#7492022#4402023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5972019#5262020#5292023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2091922#1411924#1991926

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3892020#5562022#5402023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4282019#3862021#3082022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6282016#6362017#7462018

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6582018#9292019#9222020

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7722018#7742023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4772014#4102019

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5772009

Popularity Rankings for Leonel in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#372020#342021

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#632012#712013#732015

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1382020#1832022#2282023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1452018#1472019#1892021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#2082022#7802022#1942023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4961978

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4982019

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#5152017#6612020#7592022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#10002017#5312020#9442022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9852020#9222021#11742022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Leonel a Name for Boys or Girls?

Leonel is predominantly a boy’s name. The association with a lion’s strength and courage often aligns with male attributes, making it more common for boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Leonel

Leonel in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Leonel Messi (Soccer Player, born 1987): An Argentine professional soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
  • Leonel Fernández (Politician, born 1953): A Dominican politician who has served as President of the Dominican Republic.
  • Leonel Marshall (Volleyball Player, born 1979): A Cuban volleyball player known for his powerful spikes and serves.
  • Leonel Sánchez (Soccer Player, 1936–2022): A Chilean soccer player celebrated for his skills and contributions to the national team.
  • Leonel de Moura Brizola (Politician, 1922–2004): A Brazilian politician and founder of the Democratic Labour Party.
  • Leonel Godoy Rangel (Politician, born 1950): A Mexican politician who served as the Governor of Michoacán.
  • Leonel Álvarez (Soccer Coach, born 1965): A Colombian soccer coach and former player known for his leadership on and off the field.
  • Leonel Messi ("The Beautiful Game," 2020 Documentary): Chronicles the life and career of the legendary Argentine footballer.
  • Leonel Duarte ("El Señor de los Cielos," 2013 TV Series): A powerful and influential character involved in the drug trafficking world.
  • "Leonel's Quest" (2015 Novel): Follows the adventurous journey of a young boy named Leonel searching for a magical artifact.
  • Leonel Garcia ("Sin Bandera," 2000 Music Group): A member of the famous Latin pop duo known for their romantic ballads.
  • Leonel Alcaraz ("La Reina del Sur," 2011 TV Series): A character who plays a significant role in the criminal underworld.
  • "Leonel and the Hidden Treasure" (2018 Children's Book): Tells the story of a young boy who discovers a hidden treasure in his backyard.
  • Leonel River (Guanajuato, Mexico): A river flowing through the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, contributing to the area's agriculture.
  • Leonel Island (Buenos Aires, Argentina): A small island located in the Paraná Delta, known for its diverse wildlife and natural beauty.
  • Leonel Park (Santiago, Chile): A public park in the capital city, offering recreational facilities and green spaces for relaxation.
  • Leonel Town (Managua, Nicaragua): A town in the Managua department, featuring traditional Nicaraguan culture and local markets.
  • Leonel Valley (Oaxaca, Mexico): A picturesque valley in the state of Oaxaca, surrounded by mountainous terrain and rich in biodiversity.
  • Leonel Beach (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil): A beach located in Rio de Janeiro, famous for its golden sands and vibrant local atmosphere.
  • Leonel Street (Lisbon, Portugal): A street in the heart of Lisbon, lined with historic buildings and modern amenities.

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