Updated June 9, 2019 Share: Boy name origins & meanings Greek : Lion Boy name variations Leon Leon + 7% this year Masculine Common Find out more Leo Leo + 6% this year Masculine Common Find out more Leonidas Leonidas + 10% this year Masculine Uncommon Find out more Leosko Leosko 0 % this year Masculine Rare Find out more Leonato Leonato 0 % this year Masculine Rare Find out more How Popular Is The Name Leone Family name origins & meanings Italian (Leóne) : from a personal name based on a nickname for a fierce or brave warrior, from leone ‘lion’ (Latin leo, genitive leonis).