Napoleon
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Napoleon
Napoleon
Napoleon is a french boy's name meaning "Fierce one; lion of the wood; lion of naples. famous bearer: napoleon bonaparte (1769-1821)".
Parents who choose Napoleon pick a boy name from the french tradition, meaning "Fierce one; lion of the wood; lion of naples. famous bearer: napoleon bonaparte (1769-1821)". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.
- Origin
- french
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Fierce one; lion of the wood; lion of naples. famous bearer: napoleon bonaparte (1769-1821)
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Quick answers about Napoleon
What does Napoleon mean?
Napoleon is a boy name of french origin meaning "Fierce one; lion of the wood; lion of naples. famous bearer: napoleon bonaparte (1769-1821)".
Is Napoleon a rare name?
Yes. Napoleon does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Napoleon
Napoleon means "Fierce one; lion of the wood; lion of naples. famous bearer: napoleon bonaparte (1769-1821)" — these names share that spirit.
- Christopher — "Bearer of Christ" (greek)
- Oliver — "Olive tree, peace bearer" (latin)
Questions parents ask about Napoleon
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