Lionel name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Latin
Usage: English, French, Italian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: li(o)-nel
Meaning: Like a Lion, Form of Leonard, The Lion and Leo
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What does Lionel mean?

Acclaimed and Ceaseless Lionel came from Latin, meaning of Lionel is "Like a Lion, Form of Leonard, The Lion or Leo" and a unisex name is used predominantly in Swedish, Italian, Norwegian, English, Finnish, French and Danish.

Lionel is resultant of Leo. Leo is variant form of celebrated and enduring Leona. Also Leo is variation of Its Variants. Leo is also variation of Germanic Names Containing the Name Element Lew.

Leo is short form of Leonhard. Also Leo is short form of Leopold. Commonly Accepted and All time favorite Leo has its origin in Czech, English and Latin languages, Leo means "Leo, Brave and Brave People".

Also Lionel is French and English equivalent of Lion. Also Lionel is French and English equivalent of Leon. Lionel is celebrated on 10th of November.

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How do I pronounce Lionel?

Two syllabled Lionel is most commonly pronounced as li(o)-nel.

Variants of Lionel

Leonel, Leo, Lionnel, Leonello, Lion, Leon, Leeon, Napoleon, Leonan

Names that rhyme with Lionel

How popular is the name Lionel?

Lionel was among the popular names in France. Since emerging in 1900 around 92230 babies have been given the name. When at its peak in 1971, it ranked 25th when 4043 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 119 years. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 19 times Lionel was a common name in United States.

Over 30585 babies have been named Lionel since 1880. At the peak of its usage in 1933,. However after 146 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still in a strong position.

In addition to that, the first name has been in Also, Lionel is common in Switzerland where over 2125 new-borns have been given the name since 1998. At the peak of its usage in 2010, it ranked 23rd when 204 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Lionel is a familiar baby name in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1995, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 150 on boy names chart when 87 babies were given the name Lionel.

There are over 1049 babies that have been given the name Lionel in Belgium. Lionel is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 2000 names.

In 2015, it ranked 1046th when 27 boys were named Lionel. Over 241 babies in England and Wales have been named Lionel.

Lionel is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, chances of it being still in use are very slim.

But Lionel is a popular baby name in South Africa where every 1 in 5000 have the name as well as in, Canada, Burundi, Sri Lanka, England, Congo, Madagascar and Gabon.

At least, 300000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018633415
2017591456
2016579474
2015644405
2014660388
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Lionel in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands33533505
Finland27670250

What numerology tells about Lionel?

Peace, balance, harmony, honesty, and fairness describe your soul the best. Most people undervalue your smartness because they believe that beauty never goes with intelligence. Relax, no one is forcing you to do things as other people do it. Don't live to work. Work to live. Letter L as your capstone associated your personality with deep emotions, depressive phases, responsibility, and a competitive spirit.

Other names similar to Lionel

  •  Feliz means Happy is originated from Latin is a unisex name
  •  Lucian - Dominant and Venerable unisex name Lucian is originated from Old Greek and Latin which is used mostly in English and Norwegian languages, meaning of Lucian is "Form of Luke or Man of Light"
  •  Malva - Especially used in Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish atypical, Malva aimed at baby girls which of English and Latin origin, meaning of Malva is "Mallow, Hollyhock or Composition Of Court"
  •  Leona - Well-Liked and Venerable unisex name Leona is rooted from Old Greek and Latin which is primarily used in English, Norwegian and Danish languages, Leona means "Lioness, The Word Leo with the Meaning Lion or Feminine of Leon"
  •  Caryna - Caryna's meaning is Cute, Pretty and The Word Carino Which is of the Meaning Pretty Cute is of Latin origin is a girl name. Caryna is resultant of Carina.
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Middle names for Lionel

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Famous people named Lionel

  • Lionel Jospin, French politician
  • Lionel Belasco, prominent pianist, composer and bandleader
  • Lionel Kearns, Canadian poet and teacher
  • Lionel Ngakane, South African filmmaker and actor
  • Lionel Snell, a contemporary English magician
  • Lionel Murphy, Australian politician and judge
  • Lionel Fanthorpe, BA, FCollP, FRSA, FCMI, Cert
  • Lionel Martin, English businessman
  • Lionel Terray, French climber who made many first ascents
  • Lionel Poilâne, French baker and entrepreneur whose commitment to crafting quality bread earned him worldwide renown
  • Lionel Davidson, English novelist who wrote spy thrillers
  • Lionel Cole, pianist, songwriter, composer, music editor
  • Lionel Chetwynd, English-born Canadian–American screenwriter
  • Lionel Jack Dumbleton, New Zealand entomologist
  • Lionel Charles Knights, English literary critic
  • Lionel Edward Pyke, an English-Jewish barrister, born at Chatham
  • Lionel Cade, American accountant
  • Lionel de Nicéville, curator at the Indian Museum in Calcutta
  • Lionel Berry, 2nd Viscount Kemsley, British Conservative politician
  • Lionel Kochan, British historian, journalist and publisher
  • Lionel Luckhoo, Guyana-born politician, diplomat
  • Lionel Hill, thirtieth Premier of South Australia
  • Lionel Lukin, was appointed as the first judge of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory
  • Lionel Barnett, English orientalist
  • Lionel Nallet, French rugby union player
  • Lionel Heald, British barrister and Conservative Party politician
  • Lionel Bastos, singer, songwriter
  • Lionel Pickering, English businessman
  • Lionel Reed, British athlete
  • Lionel Fogarty, Indigenous Australian poet and political activist
  • Lionel Ziprin, poet who lived on the Lower East Side of Manhattan
  • Lionel Bryer, South African-British youth arts promoter
  • Lionel Tiger, Canadian-born, American-based anthropologist
  • Lionel Phillips, British-born South African financier
  • Lionel D'Ade, West Indian cricketer
  • Lionel Walden, American painter active in Hawaii, Cornwall
  • Lionel Emmett, Indian field hockey player
  • Lionel Bailey Budden, English architect
  • Lionel Price, British basketball player
  • Lionel Wafer, Welsh explorer, buccaneer and privateer
  • Lionel Pries, leading architect, artist
  • Lionel Rogg, Swiss organist
  • Lionel Everett, British police officer
  • Lionel Cripps, first Speaker of the Southern Rhodesian Legislative Assembly
  • Lionel Groulx, French Canadian Roman Catholic priest
  • Lionel Penrose, British psychiatrist, medical geneticist
  • Lionel Giles, British sinologist, writer, and philosopher
  • Lionel Woodville, Bishop of Salisbury in England
  • Lionel Barrymore, American actor of stage
  • Lionel Hampton, American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist
  • Lionel Tertis, English violist and one of the first viola players to find international fame
  • Lionel Bart, writer and composer of British pop music and musicals
  • Lionel George Curtis, British official and author

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