Leo
A Latin given name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Leo in Australia
2024 #6→2025 #6Steady
Leo ranks 6th for boys in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 3rd in 2019. Since first appearing at 88th in 2008, it has moved up 82 places overall. It held the same rank in the latest year-to-year comparison.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #6 |
| 2024 | #6 |
| 2023 | #4 |
| 2022 | #3 |
| 2021 | #4 |
| 2020 | #6 |
| 2019 | #3 |
| 2018 | #5 |
| 2017 | #5 |
| 2016 | #8 |
| 2015 | #25 |
| 2014 | #29 |
| 2013 | #37 |
| 2012 | #50 |
| 2011 | #73 |
| 2010 | #83 |
| 2009 | #67 |
| 2008 | #88 |
Meaning
The name Leo is commonly linked to lion.
In a nutshellLeo means “lion”.
Origin
Leo is usually described as a Latin given name.
Origin in briefLatin Given Name
Quick answers
Questions about Leo
Is Leo a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Leo ranked #6 for baby boys in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Leo becoming more popular?
Leo held the same rank from 2024 to 2025. Over the full visible history it moved from #88 in 2008 to #6 in 2025.
Is Leo a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Leo appears as a baby boy name.
What does Leo mean?
Leo is most commonly linked to lion.
What is the origin of Leo?
Leo is usually described as a Latin given name.
Is Leo short for anything?
Leo is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Lee.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20