How do you pronounce Leander?

Leander is pronounced lee-AN-der.

What is the origin of Leander?

Leander is of Greek origin, from Ancient Greek culture.

Boy name Greek origin uncommon tradition

lee-AN-der · 7 letters · 2 syllables

What it means

Lion man

Language

Greek

Culture

Ancient Greek

Religion

uncommon

Style era

modern

Themes

lover of Hero) · Leander Paes

2024 rank#1752

2024 births94

Peak year2023

First appeared1880

Total US births6,802

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

Common nicknames

LeeLeo

Alternate spellings

LeandroLeandr

In other languages

Leander (Greek)Leandro (Italian/Spanish)Léandre (French)

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