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Corleone

♂ Boy

Pronounced kor-lee-OH-neh /kɔr.liˈoʊ.neɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sicilian town of Corleone — popularly read as cuor di leone, 'heart of a lion'; also famed from The Godfather; a place-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A Sicilian place; heart of a lion: Corleone is Italian. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'kor-lee-OH-neh').
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Origin LowItalian
MeaningFrom the Sicilian town of Corleone — popularly read as cuor di leone, 'heart of a lion'; also famed from The Godfather; a place-name; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#7784 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 185

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919972025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Corleone comes from the Sicilian town of Corleone — popularly read as cuor di leone, 'heart of a lion'; also famed from The Godfather; a place-name (we note the place). A bold, modern name (said 'kor-lee-OH-neh').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern place/pop-culture name. Rare, heart-of-a-lion at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Corleone is a Sicilian town, popularly read as cuor di leone, 'heart of a lion' (also famed from The Godfather) — a bold place-name (we note the place; said 'kor-lee-OH-neh').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Corleone — place/pop-culture name

Variations

CorleonCorleonne

Nicknames

Leo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corleone mean?

Corleone is a Sicilian place-name, popularly read as 'heart of a lion'; also famed from The Godfather. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Corleone?

It's said kor-lee-OH-neh /kɔr.liˈoʊ.neɪ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Corleone a boy or girl name?

Corleone is a boy's name.

How popular is Corleone?

Corleone is a very rare name in the U.S.

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