US Popularity:3726
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Lion man
Leander is a masculine name with Greek origins. Not only does this name sound cool but it also has the brilliant meaning of “lion man” from the Ancient Greek title Leandros. In Greek mythology, Leander was a powerful figure who would swim across the Hellespont, now modern-day Turkey, to his beloved Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite. Leander is a fabulous alternative to the common Greek-related Alexander. The name is a hit within Norway and resides proudly in their baby name charts. Other variations of Leander include Leandro and Leandré.

How Popular Is The Name Leander?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Leander is currently #1917 on The Bump
Boy:Leander is currently #1080 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Leander is currently #3726 in U.S. births
Boy:Leander is currently #1752 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#1752
in 2024
- 245
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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