5 names whose roots carry the sense of animal, with the etymology behind each and how many American babies received it in 2025.
| Name | Meaning | 2025 births | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur | Bear; stone | 3,847 | |
| Leo | Lion | 8,196 | |
| Everett | Brave as a boar | 4,366 | |
| Leonardo | Brave lion | 3,789 | |
| Osian | Little deer | 165 |
Etymologies researched by our editors; counts from the US Social Security Administration.