Napoleon
Meaning of Napoleon
Napoleon is a masculine name with French origins. In French, it is pronounced as na-poh-LYAWN (/na.pɔ.ljɔ̃/). In English, it is pronounced as nuh-POH-lee-uhn (/nəˈpoʊ.li.ən/). The name has variations such as Napoleone.
Napoleon is a name associated with power and leadership. It is inspired by the historical figure Napoleon Bonaparte, who was a military genius and the Emperor of France in the early 19th century. Despite his controversial legacy, Napoleon's name continues to be admired for its strength and charisma.
In the United States, the popularity of the name Napoleon has fluctuated over the years. While it ranked lower in recent years, it had its peak in popularity during the mid-20th century. Nonetheless, it remains a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for a strong and historically significant name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as na-poh-LYAWN (/na.pɔ.ljɔ̃/)
English
- Pronunced as nuh-POH-lee-uhn (/nəˈpoʊ.li.ən/)
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Similar Names to Napoleon
Notable People Named Napoleon
| Napoleon III was the first president of France and later became the last monarch as Emperor of the French until his deposition in 1870. |
| Oliver Napoleon Hill was an influential American self-help author, renowned for his best-selling book Think and Grow Rich, which emphasized the importance of fervid expectations for personal improvement and success. |
| Napoleon Kaufman - Napoleon "Nip" Kaufman is a former professional football player for the Oakland Raiders, a two-time All-American running back for the Washington Huskies, an ordained minister, and the head football coach at Bishop O'Dowd High School. |
| Napoleon Beazley was an American convicted murderer who was executed by lethal injection for the murder of a businessman in 1994. |
| Napoleon Rama - Napoleon "Nap" Genson Rama, PLH was a prominent Filipino lawyer, journalist, and writer known for his contributions to the 1971 and 1986 Constitutional Conventions and was awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor in 2011. |
| Rear Admiral Napoleon Collins served in the United States Navy during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. |
