Leopold
Meaning of Leopold
Leopold is a male name with origins in both English and German. In English, it is pronounced as LEE-uh-pohld (/ˈliːəpoʊld/), while in German, it is pronounced as LAY-oh-pawlt (/ˈlaɪ̯oːpɔlt/). This name has several variations, including Leon, Leo, and Leopoldo. Leopold carries regal associations due to its historical usage by European royalty. It was a popular name during the early 20th century but has since declined in popularity in the United States. However, it still maintains a moderate level of usage, ranking around 100-120 in recent years. Despite its decline, Leopold remains a sophisticated and distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as LAY-oh-pawlt (/ˈlaɪ̯oːpɔlt/)
English
- Pronunced as LEE-uh-pohld (/ˈliːəpoʊld/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
States Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Leopold
| Leopold Anthony Stokowski was a prominent British conductor known for his free-hand conducting style and his long association with the Philadelphia Orchestra. |
| Leopold II of Belgium - Leopold II was the second King of the Belgians and the founder of the Congo Free State. |
| Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor - Leopold I, the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary, Croatia, and Bohemia, was a prominent Habsburg ruler known for his patronage of music and his long reign. |
| Johann Georg Leopold Mozart was a German composer, violinist, and theorist, best known as the father and teacher of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and for his influential violin textbook. |
| Leopold I of Belgium - Leopold I was the inaugural king of the Belgians, ruling from 1831 until 1865. |
| Leopold Godowsky Sr. was a highly regarded Lithuanian-born American pianist, composer, and teacher known for his innovative theories on pianistic technique. |
| Leopold Ružička was a Croatian-Swiss scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1939 for his groundbreaking work on polymethylenes, higher terpenes, and the first chemical synthesis of male sex hormones. |
| Leopold Figl was the first Federal Chancellor of Austria after World War II and a prominent member of the Austrian People's Party. |
| Leopold III, Duke of Austria - Leopold III, also known as Leopold the Just, was a prominent member of the House of Habsburg and ruled over various Austrian duchies and counties during the 14th century. |
| Leopold Infeld was a prominent Polish physicist known for his work in Poland and Canada, as well as his affiliation with Cambridge University and the Polish Academy of Sciences. |
| Leopold Pfaundler von Hadermur was an Austrian physicist and chemist, known for being the father of pediatrician Meinhard von Pfaundler and the father-in-law of pediatrician Theodor Escherich. |
| Leopold Zingerle is a German professional footballer and goalkeeper for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. |
| Leopold David de Rothschild, CBE, FRCM was a British financier, musician, and member of the prominent Rothschild banking family of England. |
| Leopold Agar-Ellis, 5th Viscount Clifden - Leopold George Frederick Agar-Ellis, 5th Viscount Clifden, was a British Liberal politician. |
| Leopold Hawelka was an Austrian coffee house owner who, along with his wife Josefine Hawelka, founded and operated Café Hawelka. |
