The baby name Lionell is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌlaɪəˈnɛl/ (LY-ə-NEL).
The baby name Lionell is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌlaɪəˈnɛl/ (LY-ə-NEL).
Lionell is in Origin.
Lionell is an English elaboration of Lionel, from Old French Lionel, a diminutive of lion, ultimately from Latin leo (Greek leon). It means "little lion" or "young lion," symbolizing bravery, nobility, and guardianship in medieval heraldry. The double‑l ending reflects Early Modern English spelling habits rather than a separate etymology.
The name entered England with the Normans and appears in medieval romance through Sir Lionel, companion and nephew of Lancelot in Arthurian legend. It gained real-life prominence with Lionel of Antwerp (1338–1368), son of Edward III, and saw periodic revivals, notably in the nineteenth century; the Lionell spelling surfaces in parish and probate records yet remains uncommon today. Variants and cognates include Lionel (standard), Leonel (Spanish/Portuguese), Lionello (Italian), Lyonel (archaic/variant), and the feminine Lionelle/Lionella. Short forms include Leo and Lio.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #153 | 2 | 4,685 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #177 | 6 | 1,509 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #250 | 4 | 6,830 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #867 | 12 | 14,506 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #921 | 5 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,123 | 56 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,195 | 5 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Lionell is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:
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