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Leonce

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How to Pronounce Leonce

Pronounced lay-ONS /leɪˈɒns/Medium

Meaning: Leonce is the French form of the Latin Leontius, drawn from the Greek leon, lion; it was borne by several early saints and reached American records especially through French-speaking Louisiana families.Low

In 30 seconds: Leonce is the French form of Latin Leontius, from the Greek word for lion. It appeared for United States boys in the early twentieth century, mostly in French heritage communities (said lay-ONS), and carries a strong, leonine sense.
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Origin MediumFrench, Greek
MeaningLeonce is the French form of the Latin Leontius, drawn from the Greek leon, lion; it was borne by several early saints and reached American records especially through French-speaking Louisiana families.
U.S. rank (2008)#13772 ↘ Falling
2008 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1925
Total births (all-time)≈ 431

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192518822008

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

Leonce entered American records largely through French-speaking communities, touching a modest high around 1925. Beyond those families it stayed rare, a clearly French name in an English-speaking country.

It was never common, given to only a couple dozen boys a year even at its peak, and it faded as French given names gave way to anglicized forms. The name keeps its heritage plainly, both in spelling and in its lion meaning.

Did you know? The lion root leon sits behind a whole family of names, from Leon and Leonard to Leontius; Leonce is the trim French version, long familiar in France and in Louisiana's French Creole and Cajun families.
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Leonce — French form of Latin Leontius; Greek leon, lion; Louisiana French usage

Variations

LeoncedLeontiusLeonces

Nicknames

LeoLonce

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leonce mean?

It is the French form of the Latin Leontius, from the Greek leon, meaning lion.

How do you pronounce Leonce?

It is said lay-ONS /leɪˈɒns/, two syllables with the stress on the second.

Is Leonce a boy or girl name?

Leonce is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Leonce?

It has always been rare, given to only a couple dozen boys a year at its peak in the early twentieth century.

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