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Leonard

Boy name · 229 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Leonard: 229 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 14 births in 1985.

From the Germanic *Leonhard*, Leonard means “brave lion,” a name carried into English through Old French. One of its most celebrated bearers, Leonard Bernstein, transformed American music as a composer and conductor of *West Side Story*. The actor Leonard Nimoy made Mr. Spock an icon of logic and loyalty, while the poet Leonard Cohen gave us haunting songs of love and faith. Though not tied to a specific place, the name shares its root with the city of León in Spain. In Scotland, the familiar short form Len or Lennie has long been a friendly alternative, and the full name enjoys steady use, offering a classic, thoughtful choice for a son.