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Leul
♂ Boy
Pronounced luh-OOL /ləˈul/Medium
Meaning: From Amharic leul, 'prince, noble, highness' (an Ethiopian title)Medium
In 30 seconds: Princely and proud: Leul is Amharic for 'prince, noble'. Regal, dignified, and warm — an Ethiopian title-name.
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Origin MediumAmharic
MeaningFrom Amharic leul, 'prince, noble, highness' (an Ethiopian title)
U.S. rank (2025)#6027 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 298
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
Leul comes from Amharic leul, 'prince, noble, highness' — an Ethiopian title of nobility used as a given name. A regal, proud name across Ethiopia.
In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, prince at the root, and regal.
Did you know? Leul means 'prince, noble, highness' in Amharic — an Ethiopian royal title given as a name; regal and dignified.
Overall data confidence 78%
Amharic references — leul — etymology
Variations
LeoolLeoul
Nicknames
Lou
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Leul mean?
Leul is Amharic for 'prince, noble, highness'.
How do you pronounce Leul?
It's said luh-OOL /ləˈul/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Leul a boy or girl name?
Leul is a boy's name.
How popular is Leul?
Leul is a rare name in the U.S.