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Leandre

Quick answerLeandre derives from the Greek elements "leon" (λέων, lion) and "andros" (ἀνδρός, man), meaning "lion-man" or "brave man." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and has historical significance in Christian contexts, notably borne by Saint Leander of Seville, a 6th-century bishop and theologian.

French · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#5,324
TrendStable
Peak year1991
Syllables1
OriginFrench
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology5 Chaldean 7
Global rank#64

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Leandre

Leandre derives from the Greek elements "leon" (λέων, lion) and "andros" (ἀνδρός, man), meaning "lion-man" or "brave man." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and has historical significance in Christian contexts, notably borne by Saint Leander of Seville, a 6th-century bishop and theologian.

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Etymology

Leandre derives from the Greek elements "leon" (λέων, lion) and "andros" (ἀνδρός, man), meaning "lion-man" or "brave man." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and has historical significance in Christian contexts, notably borne by Saint Leander of Seville, a 6th-century bishop and theologian.

Leandre currently ranks #5,324 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.

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