Leander
Greek Mythology (Latinized) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Leander
Leander derives from the Greek elements "leon" (lion) and "ander" (man), meaning "lion-man" or "man of the lion." The name is used primarily in Greek, Germanic, and Romance cultures, with historical prominence in ancient Greece and later European Christian traditions, notably associated with the tragic figure from Greek mythology who swam the Hellespont.
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Etymology
Leander derives from the Greek elements "leon" (lion) and "ander" (man), meaning "lion-man" or "man of the lion." The name is used primarily in Greek, Germanic, and Romance cultures, with historical prominence in ancient Greece and later European Christian traditions, notably associated with the tragic figure from Greek mythology who swam the Hellespont.
Leander currently ranks #1,463 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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