Leonell
Meaninglittle lion · English form of Lionel
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,201 in 1926
10 babies were named Leonell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,059 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1926–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Leonell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Leonell, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Leonell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLeonell first shows up in US birth records in 1926, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 99 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1926, when it reached #4,201.
- TrendLeonell has slipped 1,059 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningLeonell is an English form of Lionel, which means “little lion”.
About the name Leonell
Leonell is a boy name of English origin meaning “little lion”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Leonell for boys from 1926 to 2025, in 20 of those 100 years. Its best year was 1926, when it ranked #4,201 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.1 | 888,889 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 2000s | 1.3 | 763,359 boys |
| 2010s | 4.0 | 246,914 boys |
| 2020s | 4.1 | 244,898 boys |
Other spellings of Leonell
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Leonell
What does the name Leonell mean?
Leonell means “little lion” in English, as a form of Lionel.
What is the origin of the name Leonell?
Leonell has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Leonell a boy or girl name?
Leonell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Leonell?
Leonell ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1926 (#4,201).