Leander
Leander: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /liˈændɚ/ · /liːˈændə/
Meaning and origin of Leander
- A male given name from Ancient Greek, also of a Spanish sixth century saint.
Etymology
From Latin Leander, from Ancient Greek Λέανδρος (Léandros), from λεώς (leṓs) (Attic form of λᾱός (lāós, “people”)) + ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”) + -ος (-os).
How popular is Leander?
Since 1880, 28 girls and 6,928 boys in the U.S. have been named Leander (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5195 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #326 in 1882. In 2025, 122 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Leander FAQ
What does the name Leander mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek, also of a Spanish sixth century saint. From Latin Leander, from Ancient Greek Λέανδρος (Léandros), from λεώς (leṓs) (Attic form of λᾱός (lāós, “people”)) + ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”) + -ος (-os).
What is the origin of the name Leander?
Leander is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Leander?
Since 1880, 28 girls and 6,928 boys in the U.S. have been named Leander (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5195 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #326 in 1882. In 2025, 122 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Leander a boy or girl name?
Leander is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 28 girls and 6,928 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.