Leno: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: l-ehn-oh
Origin: Greece
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Mediterranean
Meaning: Leno means 'lion'.

Leno is a masculine name of Italian, English, Gauls, Greek, and Portuguese origins. It means "lion", derived from the Latin name "Leonius" and has been associated with strength and courage. Leno has been used as both a given name and a surname, with the surname being more common.

Leno Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Leno is currently #22883 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Leno is currently #22882 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Leno is currently #11564 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Leno is currently #4981 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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