Leandro
Spanish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Leandro
Leandro derives from the Greek elements "leon" (λέων) meaning "lion" and "andros" (ἀνδρός) meaning "man," literally translating to "lion-man." The name has been used predominantly in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian cultures since medieval times, with historical prominence including the 6th-century Byzantine general Leander of Byzantium and various Christian saints.
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Etymology
Leandro derives from the Greek elements "leon" (λέων) meaning "lion" and "andros" (ἀνδρός) meaning "man," literally translating to "lion-man." The name has been used predominantly in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian cultures since medieval times, with historical prominence including the 6th-century Byzantine general Leander of Byzantium and various Christian saints.
Leandro currently ranks #406 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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