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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Man of the people (Greek 'people' + 'man')
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- lee-AN-der
Leander is a boy's name with Greek roots, meaning "man of the people" (from the Greek words for "people" and "man"). You may see it claimed that Leander means "lion man," but that's based on the name's sound resembling "leon" (lion) rather than its actual roots. It's pronounced lee-AN-der.
Meaning & Origin of Leander
Meaning: Man of the people (Greek 'people' + 'man').
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: Lion man Actually: Widely said to mean 'lion man' by sound resemblance to 'leon' (lion), but the actual Greek roots are 'people' + 'man.'
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Leander
lee-AN-derIPA /liˈændər/
Popularity of Leander
Leander peaked at #326 in 1882 with 28 babies given the name, and by 2024 had fallen to #1752 with just 94 recorded.
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FAQ
What does the name Leander mean?
Man of the people (Greek ‘people’ + ‘man’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Leander?
Leander is pronounced lee-AN-der (IPA: /liˈændər/).
Is Leander a popular name right now?
Leander peaked at #326 in 1882 and is ranked #1752 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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