What does the name Lionel mean?

The first name Lionel means “young lion”.

Is Lionel a girls' or boys' name?

Lionel is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

Lionel is a relatively uncommon first name.

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“young lion”

Origin: Latin
Syllables: 3
Popularity: 34 of 100Uncommon
Famous bearers: Lionel Messi Lionel Richie Lionel Jospin Lionel Barrymore Lionel Scaloni Lionel Hampton Lionel Robbins Lionel of Antwerp 1. Duke of Clarence Lionel Aingimea

Lionel is a masculine first name meaning “young lion”, with roots in Latin. The name has 3 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

What does the name Lionel mean?: The first name Lionel means “young lion”.
Where does the name Lionel come from?: Lionel has its roots in Latin.
Is Lionel a girls' or boys' name?: Lionel is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Lionel?: Lionel is a relatively uncommon first name.

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