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Leonello

♂ Boy

Pronounced leh-oh-NEL-loh /le.oˈnɛl.lo/Medium

Meaning: An Italian diminutive of Leone — from the Latin leo, 'lion', hence 'a little lion; young lion'Low

In 30 seconds: A little lion; young lion: Leonello is Italian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'leh-oh-NEL-loh').
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Origin LowItalian, Latin
MeaningAn Italian diminutive of Leone — from the Latin leo, 'lion', hence 'a little lion; young lion'
U.S. rank (2024)#9485 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420202024

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

Leonello is an Italian diminutive of Leone — from the Latin leo, 'lion', hence 'a little lion; young lion'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'leh-oh-NEL-loh').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families, borne by a Renaissance marquis of Ferrara. Rare, a-little-lion at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Leonello is an Italian diminutive of Leone — from the Latin leo, 'lion', hence 'a little lion' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'leh-oh-NEL-loh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Leonello — Italian diminutive of Leone

Variations

LionelloLeonelLeone

Nicknames

LeoNello

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leonello mean?

Leonello is an Italian diminutive of Leone — Latin 'a little lion; young lion'.

How do you pronounce Leonello?

It's said leh-oh-NEL-loh /le.oˈnɛl.lo/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Leonello a boy or girl name?

Leonello is a boy's name.

How popular is Leonello?

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

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