Leander
Boy name · Greek · pronounced lee-AN-der
Verified name
What does Leander mean?
Lion-man, lion of a man
Origin and language
Greek, Ancient Greek
Language family: Ancient Greek|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 816 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1307 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Leo, Lee
Variant: Leandros
Related: Leo
Using Leander across cultures
Romantic hero from Greek legend of Hero and Leander.
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