Lionel
Meaning of Lionel
Lionel is a popular male name with a rich history. This name has been consistently used for newborn boys in the United States since the late 19th century. Lionel is pronounced as LY-nuhl (/ˈlaɪnəl/) in both American English and British English. While variations of the name, such as Lyonel, exist, Lionel remains the most commonly used spelling. Over the years, Lionel has maintained its popularity, consistently ranking within the top 1000 names for boys in the United States. In recent years, it has seen a steady increase in usage, making it a timeless choice for parents looking for a strong and classic name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LY-nuhl (/ˈlaɪnəl/)
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Notable People Named Lionel
| Lionel Messi - Lionel Andrés Messi, also known as Leo Messi, is an Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time, known for his prolific goal-scoring and creative playmaking abilities, and has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. |
| Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his work with the group Commodores and his solo career. |
| Lionel Leo Hampton was an influential American jazz musician known for his skill as a vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader, collaborating with numerous renowned jazz artists throughout his career. |
| Lionel Anthony Morgan is a former English footballer known for his promising career as a winger for Wimbledon, cut short by injury at the age of 21. |
| Lionel de Rothschild - Baron Lionel Nathan de Rothschild was a British Jewish banker, politician, and philanthropist who was the first practising Jew to sit as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. |
| William Lionel Hichens (1874–1940) was a prominent British industrialist and the chairman of Cammell Laird from 1910. |
| Lionel Fernández Méndez was a prominent Puerto Rican attorney, politician, and member of the Constitutional Assembly that established the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. |
| Lionel Atwill was an English stage and screen actor known for his roles in Captain Blood, Son of Frankenstein, and To Be or Not to Be. |
| Lionel Fogarty, also known as Lionel Lacey, is a prominent Indigenous Australian poet and political activist. |
| Lionel Algama, a renowned Sri Lankan singer, composer, and musician, is celebrated for his contributions to Sinhala music and for creating the 'Sri Veena' instrument. |
| Lionel Tertis, CBE, was an influential English violist known for achieving international fame and his contributions as a teacher. |
| Lionel Smith Beale was a prominent British physician, microscopist, and professor at King's College London, known for his contributions to medicine and his election as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1857. |
| Lionel John Jarvis is a British consultant radiologist and former Surgeon General of the Royal Navy, known for his distinguished medical career and various honorary appointments. |
| Lionel Vital is a former NFL running back who also had a successful career as a scout and director of personnel in the NFL, and played college football at Nicholls State University. |
| Lionel Jonathan Perez is a Canadian lawyer, entrepreneur, and former borough mayor of Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grace with Sephardi Jewish heritage. |
