What origin is the name Napoléon?

Napoléon comes from French naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Napoléon — for example Charlotte, Isabelle, Josephine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Napoléon

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Napoléon

Napoléon

Boy

French

3 syllables

Napoléon is a French boy's name meaning "Possibly derived from Italian meaning lion of Naples.".

Parents who choose Napoléon pick a boy name from the French tradition, meaning "Possibly derived from Italian meaning lion of Naples.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Possibly derived from Italian meaning lion of Naples.

Popularity

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What does Napoléon mean?

Napoléon is a boy name of French origin meaning "Possibly derived from Italian meaning lion of Naples.".

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Sister names that go with Napoléon

Charlotte Isabelle Josephine Genevieve Eloise Juliette

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Napoléon.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Napoléon means "Possibly derived from Italian meaning lion of Naples." — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Sofia — "Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It is common in Spanish, Italian and Slavic languages." (Greek)
Owen — "Owen comes from the Welsh Owain, possibly from the Latin Eugenius, meaning 'well born' or 'noble'." (Welsh)
Leah — "Leah comes from the Hebrew Le'ah, possibly meaning 'weary' or 'delicate'. Leah is Jacob's first wife in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Wyatt — "Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'." (English)
Dylan — "Dylan is a Welsh name, possibly meaning 'great tide' or 'son of the sea'. Dylan ail Don is a sea figure in Welsh legend." (Welsh)