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Boy Names That Start with L — Europe

Looking for a baby boy name starting with L that travels well across Europe? This page aggregates names recognised in our 25-country database — 1982 boy names in total, including Leon, Leopold, Leo, Leonard, Liam. The "in X countries" badge under each name shows how widely it is officially accepted, which matters for expat parents who want a name that works seamlessly from Reykjavík to Rome. Click any name with a link to see its full country-by-country legal status.

1982

Names starting with L

25

European countries

30

Shown below

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Top 30 European boy names starting with L

Leonin 19 countries
Leopoldin 18 countries
Leoin 17 countries
Leonardin 17 countries
Liamin 16 countries
Lorenzoin 14 countries
Lukasin 14 countries
Larsin 13 countries
Lucasin 13 countries
Lucain 12 countries
Levíin 11 countries
Lambertin 10 countries
Leonardoin 10 countries
Lionelin 10 countries
Livioin 10 countries
Lorenzin 10 countries
Louisin 10 countries
Laurentin 9 countries
LEANDROin 9 countries
LEIFin 9 countries
Lotharin 9 countries
Lukain 9 countries
LINUSin 8 countries
LUCIÁNin 8 countries
LUCIANOin 8 countries
Lucienin 8 countries
Ludwigin 8 countries
LUIGIin 8 countries
LUISin 8 countries
Laurenzin 7 countries

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FAQ

How many European boy names start with L?

Our database lists 1982 European boy names beginning with the letter L, drawn from official name lists across 25 countries. The top 30 by cross-country availability are shown on this page.

Are these names legally registrable in Europe?

Legality depends on each country's naming law. The "found in X countries" badge on each name indicates how many European countries officially recognise it — names with a high score (e.g. 10+ countries) are safe choices for multicultural families.

What's the most popular European boy name starting with L?

Leon is the most cross-border boy name starting with L in our database — recognised in 19 of the 25 European countries we track.

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Last updated: 2026-05-13. For informational purposes only. Always consult your local civil registry for definitive answers.

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