US Popularity Rank: 8805

Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: Brave people

If you're looking for a name that will inspire baby to navigate life with strength and gusto, consider Leopoldo, a masculine name of German origin. This name is derived from the old Germanic name Luitbald, composed of two elements- liut, meaning "people," and bald, meaning "brave." Traditional yet striking, Leopoldo is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese variation of the Anglicized version of the name, Leopold. Famous namesakes include Argentinian football player Leopoldo Luque and Venezuelan politician Leopoldo López, bringing this name into the modern lexicon.