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Leobardo

lee-oh-BAR-doh · A compound name derived from Germanic roots meaning 'people' and 'brave' or 'hardy'.

2025 rank (boys)
#3,848
Babies named in 2025
28
Peak popularity
2003
2025 frequency
1 in 61,003 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2003

Declining since 2003, #3,848 for boys today.

Popularity of Leobardo since 1920

Babies named Leobardo per year in U.S. Social Security records.

316293192019602000Most births 2003Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1920s24
1930s20
1940s66
1950s104
1960s93
1970s208
1980s318
1990s623
2000s749
2010s416
2020s212

Meaning & origin

Leobardo is a Spanish name of Germanic origin, composed of elements meaning 'people' and 'brave'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1920, reflecting early 20th-century immigration patterns from Mexico. The name reached its peak popularity in 2003, when it ranked highest in usage. Since then, its frequency has been steadily declining, dropping to a rank of 3848 in 2025, with an incidence of about 1 in 61,003 newborns. The name is most popular in California and Texas, states with large Hispanic populations. Leobardo offers a distinctive yet traditional option for families seeking a strong, historically-rooted name with classic nickname potential.

Leobardo is a Spanish form of the Germanic name Leobhard, composed of the elements 'liut' (people) and 'hard' (brave, hardy). It was introduced to the Spanish-speaking world through Visigothic influence. The name has been in use in Spain and Latin America, particularly Mexico, since the early 20th century.

Where Leobardo is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Leo, Léo, Bardo

Variants: Leobard, Liubard, Leubard

Sibling names for Leobardo

Names that share Leobardo's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Leobardo mean?
Leobardo means 'brave people' from Germanic roots, combining 'liut' (people) and 'hard' (brave or hardy).
How popular is the name Leobardo?
Leobardo ranked 3848 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 61,003 newborns given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2003.
Is Leobardo a boy's name or a girl's name?
Leobardo is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.