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Leo Pet Name

Leo is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Lion" and originating from Latin, most often given to male pets, with a classic, nature, strong, modern style, ranked #23 among dog names and ranked #3 among cat names, across 5,450 pet records in our database.

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Leo at a glance

MeaningLion
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
StyleClassic, nature, strong, modern
Length3 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly male
PetsDogs, cats and other pets

How popular is Leo as a pet name?

Leo is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.

#23

Dog Name

#3

Cat Name

5,450

Pet Records

Leo pet name popularity over time

200820092010201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Leo a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female1%
Male99%

Leo is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Leo more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs28%
Cats12%
Other60%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Leo?

Based on the available breed data, Leo appears among:

Yorkshire Terrier (194)Shih Tzu (193)Maltese (126)Golden Retriever (114)Pomeranian (112)Domestic Shorthair (32)LAB MIX (13)Retriever, Labrador (13)
See more: Dog Names by Breed

What does the name Leo mean?

Leo means "Lion" and comes from Latin.

The name is associated with classic, nature, strong, modern, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

Names like Leo

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Leo nicknames

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What kind of pet name is Leo?

Leo fits these categories:

Leo as a human name

Leo is also used as a human name. Ranked #35 for boys in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for Leo

Dogs
Cats
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labrador retriever: Labradors are friendly and strong, matching the boldness of the name.
german shepherd: German Shepherds are known for their strength and loyalty, fitting the powerful connotation of 'Leo'.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2008 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

5,450

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 113 recordsAustin Animal Center: 20 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 3,274 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 144 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 1,899 records
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