Quick answer
Lionel is a boy name.
Pronunciation: French /ljɔ.nɛl/; English /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəl/; English /ˈlaɪ.nəl/.
Meaning and history
French diminutive of Léon. It appears in Arthurian legend in the 13th-century Lancelot-Grail Cycle, belonging to a knight who was the brother of Sir Bors. A notable modern bearer is the Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (1987-).
Notes and context
Usage: french, english, arthurian cycle