Boy Name · Germanic Origin
Leopold
Leopold means “People”. It is a boy's name of Germanic origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Leopold? It is a boy name whose meaning is "People", rooted in Germanic naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Leopoldo.
Leopold meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: People
Origin: Germanic naming roots help connect Leopold to related Germanic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Leopold as L·E·O·P·O·L·D, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Leopold is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Leopold variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Leopolda, Leopolde, Leopoldy, Leopol.
- Nicknames: Leop and L.
- Middle names: Pair Leopold with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Leopold middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Leopoldo, Levell, Lovella, Leverne, Lovell — full picks on the sibling names for Leopold guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Leopold? Browse our names like Leopold guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Leopold
What does the name Leopold mean?
Leopold means "People" and is of Germanic origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Leopold is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Leopold?
Leopold originates in Germanic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Leopold?
Leopold has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Leopold a boy's or girl's name?
Leopold is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Leopold in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Leopold sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Leopold?
Names that share Leopold's sound and style include Leopoldo, Levell, Lovella, Leverne, Lovell.
What middle names pair well with Leopold?
Good middle-name fits for Leopold pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Leopold is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Leopold is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Leopold?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Leopold share its rhythm without rhyming — Leopoldo, Levell, Lovella all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.