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Leoncio

♂ Boy

Pronounced leh-ON-see-oh /leˈon.si.o/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form of Leontius — from the Greek/Latin leon, 'lion', hence 'lion-like; brave as a lion'Low

In 30 seconds: Lion-like; brave as a lion: Leoncio is Spanish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'leh-ON-see-oh').
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningA Spanish form of Leontius — from the Greek/Latin leon, 'lion', hence 'lion-like; brave as a lion'
U.S. rank (2025)#7470 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 523

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719512025

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

Leoncio is a Spanish form of Leontius — from the Greek/Latin leon, 'lion', hence 'lion-like; brave as a lion'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'leh-ON-see-oh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families, borne by early saints. Rare, lion-like at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Leoncio is a Spanish form of Leontius — from the Greek/Latin leon, 'lion', hence 'lion-like' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'leh-ON-see-oh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Leoncio — Spanish/Latin etymology

Variations

LeoncioLeontioLeoncia

Nicknames

Leo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leoncio mean?

Leoncio is a Spanish form of Leontius — Greek/Latin 'lion-like' (from leon, 'lion').

How do you pronounce Leoncio?

It's said leh-ON-see-oh /leˈon.si.o/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Leoncio a boy or girl name?

Leoncio is a boy's name.

How popular is Leoncio?

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

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