👶 Boy Name English · Greek

Leander

Pronunciation /LEAND-er/

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“lion man”

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Meaning of Leander

Leander is a boy name of Greek origin, popular among English families. It means “lion man”.

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Popularity
74/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
26/100
Pronunciation
76/100

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#79#82#842015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
→ Stable
2026 Rank
#82

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🎨 Nicknames for Leander

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Lea Lean Leay Leande Leand

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📊 Leander Name Profile

Meaninglion man
OriginEnglish · Greek
Gender👶 Boy Name
First LetterL
Letters7
Syllables3
Popularity74/100
Registry Popularity74/100

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