Leander

At a Glance: Name: Leander – 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

Phonetic: lee-AN-der   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

Make Leander Name Art

Free printable nursery art for Leander, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.

Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

• Ambrose
• Basil
• Bishop
• Calix
• Cosmo
• Dimitri

FAQ

What does the name Leander mean?

Man of the people (greek ‘people’ + ‘man’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Leander)

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.)

More Baby Name Inspiration

• Check any name’s popularity history
• Take the naming-style quiz
• Make art for a different name