The nameLéonce
Léonce is a French name of Latin origin that evokes the lion. It has been quietly coming back since the 2010s.
- Unisex name
- Latin
Meaning
Léonce comes from the Latin Leontius, derived from leo, "lion".
Origin
Latin.
History
Common in the 19th century and the early 20th, the name has been coming back in France since the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Léonce
Léonce in France
Léonce was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 2,800 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Léonce. Half of all babies named Léonce in France were born before 1918, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 67 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.
Léonce in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Léonce mean?
Léonce comes from the Latin Leontius, derived from leo, "lion".
What is the origin of the name Léonce?
Latin.
Is Léonce a girl's or a boy's name?
Léonce is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.