Leodegario
Meaningpeople's spear · Germanic
Leodegario is a Mexican boy name meaning “people's spear”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Leodegario has the names Ari, Leo and Rio hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Leodegario would score 12 points.
- GenerationLeodegario peaked in 1990, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Leodegario you'd meet today is about 35 years old.
- HistoryLeodegario first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
US births per million boys, 1979–2025
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About the name Leodegario
Leodegario is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “people's spear”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Leodegario
What does the name Leodegario mean?
Leodegario means “people's spear” and comes from Germanic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Nicholas (“victory of the people”), Nico (“victory of the people”), Nicolas (“victory of the people”) and Derek (“ruler of the people”).
What is the origin of the name Leodegario?
Leodegario is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Germanic. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Leodegario a boy or girl name?
Leodegario is a boy name.
How popular is the name Leodegario?
Leodegario is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2008. It peaked at #5,823 in 1990, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Leodegario?
If you like Leodegario, you might also like Nicholas, Nico, Nicolas and Derek.
What should I know before naming my baby Leodegario?
Leodegario is a Mexican boy name meaning “people's spear”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.