Leandro

At a Glance

Meaning

Spanish/Italian/Portuguese form of Leander; roughly 'man of the people'

Origin

Spanish/Italian/Portuguese (from Greek Leander)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

lee-AHN-drohListen

Leandro is a boy's name, the Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of the Greek Leander, and it roughly means 'man of the people.' You'll often see it glossed as 'lion man,' but that isn't accurate; the actual roots point to 'man of the people.' It has a worldly, classic feel and is said lee-AHN-droh.

Meaning & Origin of Leandro

Meaning: Spanish/Italian/Portuguese form of Leander; roughly 'man of the people'.

Origin: Spanish/Italian/Portuguese (from Greek Leander).

A common claim: Lion man Actually: Widely glossed as 'lion man'; the actual roots mean roughly 'man of the people.'

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Leandro

Popularity of Leandro

Leandro ranked #499 in the U.S. in 2024, with 611 babies given the name. That's also its highest rank in the records from 1906 to 2024, so it's at its most popular right now.

Names Like Leandro

These names share Leandro’s style, era or origin.

• Alejandro
• Armando
• Arturo
• Bernardo
• Elonzo
• Enrique

FAQ

What does the name Leandro mean?

Spanish/Italian/Portuguese form of Leander; roughly ‘man of the people’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Leandro?

Leandro is pronounced lee-AHN-droh (IPA: /liˈɑːndroʊ/).

Is Leandro a popular name right now?

Leandro is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #499 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1906–2024.)

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