Brave people
Derived from the Germanic elements 'liut' (people) and 'bald' (bold or brave). It is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of the name Leopold, which was historically popular among European royalty and saints.
Less common today
Leopoldo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,202 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former President of Argentina
Influential 19th-century Spanish novelist known as Clarín
Argentine poet and leading figure of Latin American modernism
Argentine footballer and World Cup winner
Venezuelan political leader and activist
