Leonel: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced lay-oh-NEL · 3 syllables
Portuguese: A given name, equivalent to English Lionel
- Origin
- Portuguese
- Pronunciation
- lay-oh-NEL
- US rank (2025)
- #350
- US babies a year
- about 1,000 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Leonel?
Leonel was the #350 name in the US in 2025, given to 942 babies. It’s rising: up 50% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #350 |
| Norway | #393 |
How old are people named Leonel?
Half of US adults named Leonel are older than 31; most are between 19 and 67. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Leonel
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Lazaro
- Isaias
- Jeronimo
- Moises
- Marco
- Jorge
- Mauricio
- Marcos
- Ezequiel
- Ismael
- Mendel
- Emmanuel
- Hillel
- Dario
- Marcelo
- Alvaro
Questions about Leonel
How do you pronounce Leonel?
Leonel is pronounced lay-oh-NEL.
How popular is the name Leonel?
Leonel was the #350 name in the US in 2025, given to 942 babies. It’s rising: up 50% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Leonel?
Half of US adults named Leonel are older than 31. Most are between 19 and 67.