# Leo: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Leo meaning: "Lion" (Latin origin). Boy name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Leo

 

★ #3 in England & Wales, 2025 

    
 
Quick answer — What does Leo mean? 

 
Leo is a boy name of Latin origin, meaning "Lion". It ranked 3rd in the ONS boys' baby name list for England and Wales in 2025. It's commonly grouped as a modern, classic name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Leo under modern, classic names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Lion   Origin Latin    Gender Boy   Style modern, classic   UK rank (2025) 
#3 (ONS)       
## Names similar to Leo

 

Sharing at least one style with Leo — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Jude ](/tools/baby-name-finder/jude/)[ Muhammad ](/tools/baby-name-finder/muhammad/)[ Noah ](/tools/baby-name-finder/noah/)[ Oliver ](/tools/baby-name-finder/oliver/)[ George ](/tools/baby-name-finder/george/)[ Arthur ](/tools/baby-name-finder/arthur/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Leo's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Olivia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/olivia/)[ Amelia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/amelia/)[ Isla ](/tools/baby-name-finder/isla/)     
## Questions about the name Leo

    What does the name Leo mean?   
 Leo is of Latin origin and means "Lion". 

   Is Leo a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Yes — Leo was the 3rd most popular boys' name in England and Wales in 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (the latest published data). Rankings update yearly; we refresh this page when ONS releases new figures. 

   What names are similar to Leo?   
 Names with a similar style to Leo include Jude, Muhammad, Noah, Oliver. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.