Bright, shining light or lion
Leno is a rare diminutive form of names like Galeno or Heleno, often associated with brightness or light. In some Italian contexts, it may also serve as a shortened form of names ending in -leno or as a variant related to the word for lion. It is most recognized in modern American culture through surname usage.
Less common today
Leno isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,349 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Comedian and former host of The Tonight Show
American businessman