Lionel is a ♂ boy name.
Lionel is a French diminutive of names like Leo, Léon or Lion.
Lionel means “little lion” (from ancient Greek “léon/λέων” or Latin “leo” = lion).
Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Lionel is currently ranked #2774 on the name leaderboard.
Curious about more trends? Find out which names are most popular in the USA, Canada, Australia, and worldwide.
Find more beautiful names!
Download our free baby name app now and swipe a beautiful name together with your partner!