Leopold
Leopold is a boys' name of German origin meaning “bold people, brave folk.” Derived from Old High German 'Liutbald,' combining 'liut' (people) and 'bald' (bold, brave).
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how do you pronounce Leopold?
LEE-oh-pohld
where does the name Leopold come from?
From the Germanic liut, people, and bald or balt, brave or bold. Its likeness to Leo and Leonard is folk etymology only.
It was a favored name among European royalty, particularly in Austria and Belgium, throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
how popular is this name?
Leopold has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 38 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 14. It peaked at #579 in 1895, and ranked #997 in 1931.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1931 | #997 |
| 1926 | #902 |
| 1925 | #998 |
| 1924 | #838 |
| 1923 | #769 |
| 1922 | #818 |
| 1920 | #816 |
| 1910 | #822 |
| 1900 | #836 |
| 1895 | #579 |
| 1890 | #739 |
| 1880 | #682 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Leopold fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Leopold
The name spread across Western Europe and became especially popular in the 16th century in the southern Holy Roman Empire, through the Babenberg margraves of Austria.
who are famous people named Leopold?
- Leopold Mozart (composer, father of Wolfgang Amadeus)
- King Leopold II of Belgium
- Leopold Stokowski (conductor)
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what names go well with Leopold?
Sibling names that share Leopold's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Leopold
What does the name Leopold mean?
Leopold means “bold people, brave folk”.
What is the origin of the name Leopold?
Leopold comes from the German naming tradition.
How popular is the name Leopold?
Leopold ranked #997 in the US in 1931, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1895, at #579, and it has spent 38 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Leopold a boy or girl name?
Leopold is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Leopold?
Leopold is pronounced LEE-oh-pohld, with 3 syllables.
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