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Leovanni

lee-oh-VAH-nee · A modern invented combination of Leo and Giovanni, with no traditional meaning.

2025 rank (boys)
#2,125
Babies named in 2025
68
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 25,119 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2010

Rising since 2010, #2,125 for boys today.

Popularity of Leovanni since 2007

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

23456820102020Most births 2025Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s11
2010s114
2020s316

Meaning & origin

Leovanni is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007. Its formation follows a contemporary pattern of blending classic names to create fresh options, here pairing Leo and Giovanni. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2010, and reached its peak rank of 2,125 in 2025, with an estimated 1 in 25,119 boys receiving the name that year. Its use is concentrated in states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas. While still uncommon, Leovanni's upward trend reflects the broader popularity of names starting with Leo and the appeal of Italianate endings.

Leovanni is a modern invented name, formed by blending Leo (from Latin 'leo' meaning lion) with Giovanni (Italian form of John, from Hebrew 'Yohanan' meaning God is gracious). It first appeared in the United States around 2007 and has seen modest use, particularly in the 2020s. Its structure parallels other contemporary compound names like Leonardi and Giovonni.

Where Leovanni is most popular

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

Fewermore per 100k boystoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Leo

Sibling names for Leovanni

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Leovanni mean?
Leovanni is a modern invented name without a traditional meaning. It combines elements from Leo (lion) and Giovanni (God is gracious).
How popular is the name Leovanni?
As of the most recent data (2025), Leovanni ranked 2,125 in the United States, with about 1 in 25,119 baby boys given the name that year.
Is Leovanni a boy's or girl's name?
Leovanni is used almost exclusively for boys.