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Leonell

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Pronounced leh-oh-NEL /ˌlɛ.oˈnɛl/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Lionel/Leonel, from the Latin leo, 'lion', with a diminutive, 'young lion; little lion'Low

In 30 seconds: Young lion; little lion: Leonell is a form of Lionel/Leonel. Bold and warm (said 'leh-oh-NEL').

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA form/spelling of Lionel/Leonel, from the Latin leo, 'lion', with a diminutive, 'young lion; little lion'

U.S. rank (2025)#8001 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 155

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Leonell is a form/spelling of Lionel/Leonel, from the Latin leo, 'lion', with a diminutive, 'young lion; little lion'. A bold name (said 'leh-oh-NEL').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, young-lion at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Leonell is a form of Lionel/Leonel, 'young lion; little lion' from the Latin leo — a bold choice (said 'leh-oh-NEL').

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References — Leonell — Latin; form of Lionel/Leonel

Variations

LeonelLionel

Nicknames

Leo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leonell mean?

Leonell is a form of Lionel/Leonel, 'young lion; little lion' from the Latin leo.

How do you pronounce Leonell?

It's said leh-oh-NEL /ˌlɛ.oˈnɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Leonell a boy or girl name?

Leonell is a boy's name.

How popular is Leonell?

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