The nameLyonel
Lyonel is a French boy's name, a variant of Lionel.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Like Lionel, it derives from "lion", from the Latin leo.
Origin
French, of Latin origin.
History
In France it was mostly given from the 1940s to the 1970s.
Popularity of the name Lyonel
Lyonel in France
1972peak year (25 births)
770babies named Lyonel in France since 1900
Lyonel was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 165 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Lyonel. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Lyonel in France were born before 1959, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyonel mean?
Like Lionel, it derives from "lion", from the Latin leo.
What is the origin of the name Lyonel?
French, of Latin origin.
Is Lyonel a girl's or a boy's name?
Lyonel is a boy's name.