The baby name Leopold is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-ə-pold (/ˈliːəpəld/), LAY-ə-pold (/ˈleɪəpəld/).
The baby name Leopold is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-ə-pold (/ˈliːəpəld/), LAY-ə-pold (/ˈleɪəpəld/).
Leopold is in Origin.
Leopold is a Germanic masculine name built from Old High German liut/leod ‘people’ and bald ‘bold, brave,’ conveying “brave among the people.” Early forms include Liutbald and Leupold; the Latinized Leopoldus helped stabilize the modern spelling. Despite the leo- opening, its link to Latin ‘lion’ is folk etymology rather than the true source. Traditional meanings emphasize leadership and courage within the community.
Borne by Saint Leopold III of Babenberg, patron of Austria, the name flourished across the German-speaking world and Habsburg courts, notably Emperors Leopold I and II. It also marks Belgian royalty (Léopold I–III) and gained English exposure in the Victorian era via Queen Victoria’s son, Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany. International forms include Léopold (French), Leopoldo (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Lipót (Hungarian), and Latin Leopoldus; feminine Leopoldine/Leopoldina. Diminutives and nicknames range from Leo to Poldi and Poldek.
| Léopold Sédar Senghor Léopold Sédar Senghor was a prominent Senegalese poet and politician, best known for being the first president of Senegal from 1960 to 1980. He was a leading figure in the Negritude literary and cultural movement, and his works include the poetry collection 'Chants d'ombre'. Senghor's influence extended beyond politics into literature and culture. | Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I was most famous for being Holy Roman Emperor and a major ruler of Central Europe in the late 17th century. He was also King of Germany, Hungary, Croatia, and Bohemia. | Leopold III of Belgium Leopold III of Belgium was the King of Belgium from 1934 until 1951. He is most famous for his controversial role during World War II, particularly his decision to surrender to Nazi Germany in 1940, which led to a national crisis and his eventual abdication. His reign was marked by significant political turmoil and debates over his leadership during the war. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopold | Stanislaus Stokowski | Gloria Vanderbilt | television actor | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 423 |
| TM | Boys | 0 | #36 | 1 | 614 |
| Austria | Boys | 2024 | #38 | 214 | 60 |
| BI | Boys | 0 | #42 | 3 | 917 |
| CM | 0 | #46 | 10 | 2,592 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #116 | 723 | 2,180 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #131 | 7 | 1,769 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #153 | 2 | 2,277 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #159 | 24 | 1,509 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #172 | 3 | 3,954 |
| HR | 0 | #176 | 6 | 2,081 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| Austria | 0 | #190 | 24 | 850 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #199 | 11 | 3,402 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #204 | 57 | 3,997 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #210 | 550 | 12,054 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #216 | 5 | 4,970 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #218 | 3 | 3,850 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #222 | 14 | 6,830 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| IR | 0 | #230 | 2 | 4,221 | |
| France | Girls | 1952 | #245 | 3 | 967 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #258 | 47 | 6,530 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #259 | 14 | 6,876 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #268 | 68 | 6,459 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #277 | 30 | 2,588 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #327 | 5 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #329 | 4 | 7,401 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #339 | 19 | 8,477 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #339 | 13 | 8,539 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #355 | 7 | 8,138 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #373 | 15 | 2,865 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| Germany | 0 | #426 | 12 | 2,542 | |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #493 | 13 | 12,621 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #503 | 50 | 10,162 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #528 | 13 | 11,671 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #558 | 4 | 10,655 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #619 | 7 | 10,983 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #620 | 3 | 9,244 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #653 | 30 | 3,552 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #794 | 159 | 5,697 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #821 | 72 | 7,044 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #908 | 44 | 5,873 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #912 | 19 | 5,610 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #993 | 9 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,028 | 6 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,098 | 14 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,130 | 49 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,137 | 7 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,194 | 6 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,405 | 67 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Leopold is popular in 61 countries — most recent births per country:
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