Boy name · Germanic
Leopold
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: bold peopleLeopold is a boy's name that comes from Germanic and means "bold people". It is used in German, English, Polish and French.
- Meaning
- Bold people
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- LAY-o-polt (German)
Meaning and origin of Leopold
As a boy's name, Leopold comes from Germanic and means "bold people". It is used in German, English, Polish and French. In French it is spelled Léopold.
In French, say lay-oh-POLD. In German, say LAY-o-polt. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Its meaning puts Leopold on our names that mean strong list.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Leopold on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Leopold on 11 lists.
“Royal, grand and fond of fancy hats”
From Funny middle names, grand old-fashioned middle names
“Germanic for bold people; regal and a little lion-like”
From Boy cat names, old-fashioned boy cat names
“Bold people; Germanic. Royal European classic”
From Boy middle names, long middle names for short first names
“Bold people; Germanic. Kings of Belgium and Habsburg emperors”
From Classic boy names, royal and noble boy names
“Germanic for 'bold people,' borne by a gentle Capuchin saint”
From Priest names, cool priest names
“Bold people; Germanic. Say lay-oh-POLD”
From French boy names, vintage French boy names
“Bold people; Germanic liut and bald. Austria's patron saint. Say LAY-o-polt”
From German boy names, bavarian, Austrian and Swiss boy names
“Bold people; Germanic, borne by Austrian dukes”
From Names that mean strong, names that mean brave
“Bold people; Germanic. Leo for short”
From Old man names, distinguished old man names
“Bold people; Germanic, borne by the kings of Belgium”
From Unique boy names, rare Norse and Germanic boy names
“Germanic for bold people, with Habsburg-court elegance”
From Vampire names, male vampire names
How popular is Leopold?
- US rank in 2025
- #2,001
- 76 babies, 44 per million boys
- Best rank
- #591 in 1895
- Most babies: 120 in 2020
- Babies since 1880
- At least 4,043
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 40 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 54 per million |
| 1900s | 61 per million |
| 1910s | 70 per million |
| 1920s | 51 per million |
| 1930s | 25 per million |
| 1940s | 13 per million |
| 1950s | 9 per million |
| 1960s | 7 per million |
| 1970s | 8 per million |
| 1980s | 5 per million |
| 1990s | 6 per million |
| 2000s | 17 per million |
| 2010s | 43 per million |
| 2020s | 54 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,714 | #1,549 | #1,511 | #1,610 | #1,444 | #1,654 | #1,671 | #1,841 | #2,071 | #2,001 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Leopold
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- LeopoldoBold people (Germanic, boy)
- PoldiBold people (Germanic, boy)
- TheobaldBold people (Germanic, boy)
- ThibaultBold people (Germanic, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- BaldwinBold friend (Germanic, boy)
- KonradBold counsel (Germanic, boy)
- LeopoldinaBold people (Germanic, girl)
- ArchibaldGenuinely bold (Germanic, boy)
- ArchieGenuinely bold (Germanic, boy)
- ConradBold counsel (Germanic, boy)
- BalthildBold battle (Germanic, girl)
- HardyBold, daring (Old French, boy)
- JasiriBrave, bold (Swahili, boy)
- KenelmBold helmet (Old English, boy)
Middle names for Leopold
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Germanic
- HugoHeart, mind (Germanic, boy)
- LiamShort for William, will helmet (Germanic, boy)
- RobertBright fame (Germanic, boy)
- LambertBright land (Germanic, boy)
- LeonardoBrave lion (Germanic, boy)
- AlaricRuler of all (Germanic, boy)
- AlbertNoble and bright (Germanic, boy)
- AlbertoNoble and bright (Germanic, boy)
- ArmandoArmy man (Germanic, boy)
- ArnoEagle (Germanic, boy)
Leopold: common questions
What does the name Leopold mean?
Leopold comes from Germanic and means "bold people".
Is Leopold a boy or girl name?
Leopold is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Leopold come from?
Leopold comes from Germanic and means "bold people". Today it is used in German, English, Polish and French.
How do you pronounce Leopold?
In French, say lay-oh-POLD. In German, say LAY-o-polt. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Leopold?
Leopold ranked #2,001 in the US in 2025, with 76 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Leopold?
Forms of Leopold with the same meaning and origin include Leopoldo (Spanish), Poldi (German), Theobald (English) and Thibault (French).
What middle names go with Leopold?
Middle names that flow well with Leopold include Ezra, Henry, Hugh, Mark and Max. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.