Leander Name Origin
/lee-AN-der/-
Greek (Hellenic) 60%
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Swedish (Nordic) 30%
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French (Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Leander
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
Leander is a name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek name Leandros, meaning 'lion of a man'. It was borne by a mythological hero in Greek mythology, and has been adopted in various European cultures, especially in Greece and Scandinavia.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Leander each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).