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Leonhard

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Leonhard

Pronounced LAY-on-hart /ˈleɪ.ɒn.hɑːrt/Medium

Meaning: Leonhard is the German form of Leonard, from leon ('lion') and hard ('brave, strong, hardy') - 'lion-strong' - noted honestly. The mathematician Leonhard Euler is a famous bearer.Medium

In 30 seconds: A strong German classic: Leonhard means 'lion-strong' (said 'LAY-on-hart').
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningLeonhard is the German form of Leonard, from leon ('lion') and hard ('brave, strong, hardy') - 'lion-strong' - noted honestly. The mathematician Leonhard Euler is a famous bearer.
U.S. rank (2023)#13371 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1932
Total births (all-time)≈ 64
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193219172023

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

Leonhard is the German form of Leonard ('lion-strong'), noted honestly, and famous through Leonhard Euler. It reads as a sturdy heritage name, rare in the U.S. (said 'LAY-on-hart').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. boys, mainly in German families. Rare, strong, and classic.

Did you know? Leonhard is the German Leonard, 'brave as a lion,' carried by the great mathematician Leonhard Euler (said 'LAY-on-hart').
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Leonhard — German form of Leonard, 'lion-strong'; Leonhard Euler

Variations

LeonardLeonardoLennart

Nicknames

LeoLenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leonhard mean?

Leonhard is German for 'lion-strong; brave as a lion.'

How do you pronounce Leonhard?

It's said LAY-on-hart /ˈleɪ.ɒn.hɑːrt/ - 3 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leonhard a boy or girl name?

Leonhard is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Leonhard?

Leonhard is extremely rare in the U.S. - a newly emerging name seen only in the deepest tiers of the data.

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