Leandros
Greek Mythology · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Leandros
Leandros derives from Greek "leon" (lion) and "andros" (man), meaning "lion of a man." In Greek mythology, Leander was famed for swimming the Hellespont nightly to see his beloved Hero.
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Etymology
male given name (Λέανδρος)
Leandros currently ranks #11,451 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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