Meaning Literally means, "lion," takes the lead, not afraid to stand up for others. Origin of Lionel Spanish , Latin Popular Middle Names Alessandro, Alexander, Andres, Carlos, Charles, Daniel, Danilo, Dylan, Edgar, Floyd Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Lionel LIY-nel Similar Names Lion Ahid Leonel Octavio Leonides Gonzalo Kooper Quinten Quintin Marcellus Year by Year Popularity of Lionel