Leopold

Leopold is a name that means "the brave one from the people". It originates from the Old High German name Liutbald and is composed of the Old High German elements "liut" (people) and "bald" (bold, brave, valiant). In the Middle Ages, the name became popular due to the veneration of Saint Leopold.

What does the name Leopold mean?

Leopold means "the brave one from the people" and has its roots in the Old High German name Liutbald. This name consists of the Old High German components "liut" (people) and "bald" (bold, brave, valiant). The name's popularity was promoted in the Middle Ages by Saint Leopold, who lived around 1100 AD as the Margrave of Austria. Many rulers, especially in Austria, bore the name Leopold during the Middle Ages. Therefore, the name spread primarily in Southern Germany. Today, Leopold is a relatively timeless, though not very common, first name for boys in Germany.

Where does the name Leopold come from?

The name Leopold is derived from the Old High German name Liutbald, which consists of the elements "liut" (people) and "bald" (bold, brave, valiant). The word parts in Old High German are: liut = people, bald = bold, brave, valiant. The name is common in the languages German, French, and Austrian.

How do you pronounce Leopold?

The pronunciation of Leopold is melodious and consists of three to four syllables. In German, it is usually pronounced as "Le-o-pold" [ˈleːopɔlt], with the vowels creating an open sound. The distinctive ending syllable gives the name a strong emphasis. Leopold conveys an impression of tradition, strength, and presence.

When is the name day of Leopold?

The name day for Leopold is celebrated on July 30 (Leopold Mandić) and November 15 (Leopold III).

Popularity

In Germany, Leopold is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 95th on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, Leopold has been given as a first name about 7,100 times, placing it 117th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 122nd position. Leopold is also popular internationally.

Nicknames & pet names

Lehjo / Lelo / Leo / Leole / Leop / Leopoldshöhe / Lepi / Lolelo / Lolo / Loopi / Lude / Poidi / Poidl / Pold / Poldi / Poldo / Polli / Polo / Polpol

Similar first names

Famous people

• Franz Leopold Alt (mathematician from Austria)
• St. Leopold (Margrave and patron of Austria)
• Johann Leopold Abel (German pianist)
• Leopold "Poldi" Wolkenreiter (character from the puppet play "Wolkenreiter und Sohn")
• Leopold Auer (composer from America)
• Leopold B. Felsen (American physicist)
• Leopold Barschandt (football player from Austria)
• Leopold Blonder (film director from Austria)
• Leopold Czejka (Austrian football player)
• Leopold Daxsperger (composer from Austria)
• Leopold Durand (architect from Germany)
• Leopold Ettlinger (English art historian)
• Leopold Eugen Mechura (Czech musician)
• Leopold Fettweis (American sculptor)
• Leopold Fitz (character from the series "Agent of Shield")
• Leopold Gilse van Der Pals (composer from the Netherlands)
• Leopold Grützmacher (German cellist)
• Leopold Hainisch (actor from Austria)
• Leopold I (Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire)
• Leopold II (King of Belgium)