What does Leo mean?
Leo is the Latin word for “lion,” long associated with courage and strength, and shared with the zodiac sign.
What does Vincent mean?
From the Latin vincens, “conquering.” Saint Vincent and the painter Van Gogh share it.
Leo vs Vincent
Which is more popular?
Leo is more popular than Vincent today: about 8,173 US babies were given the name Leo in 2025, compared with 3,267 named Vincent.
| Leo | Vincent | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Lion | Conquering |
| Origin | Latin | Latin |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | LEE-oh | VIN-sent |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2022 (8,293) | 1962 (6,159) |
| In 2025 | 8,173 | 3,267 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Leo
Vincent
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Leo | Vincent |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 47,481 | 18,653 |
| 2010s | 44,706 | 36,839 |
| 2000s | 12,274 | 35,274 |
| 1990s | 4,738 | 36,715 |
| 1980s | 4,541 | 32,054 |
| 1970s | 5,365 | 27,640 |
| 1960s | 9,487 | 49,478 |
| 1950s | 15,536 | 35,351 |
| 1940s | 16,962 | 23,897 |
| 1930s | 22,864 | 19,407 |
| 1920s | 36,960 | 26,237 |
| 1910s | 26,656 | 18,285 |
| 1900s | 5,629 | 1,954 |
| 1890s | 4,691 | 1,027 |
| 1880s | 2,098 | 485 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Leo or Vincent more popular?
Leo is more popular than Vincent today: about 8,173 US babies were given the name Leo in 2025, compared with 3,267 named Vincent.
What is the difference between Leo and Vincent?
Leo means Lion (Latin origin), while Vincent means Conquering (Latin origin).
Which name is older, Leo or Vincent?
In US records, Leo first appears in 1880 and Vincent in 1880, so Leo has the longer recorded history.