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At a Glance: Name: Legend – Meaning: an extraordinary story or renowned figure – Origin: English (word name) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: LEJ-und
Legend is a modern word name used for any gender, taken directly from the English word meaning an extraordinary story or renowned figure. It's pronounced LEJ-und, and it carries a bold, trailblazer feel. Because the name is the word itself, there's no hidden meaning to look up — what you see is what you get.
Meaning & Origin of Legend
Meaning: An extraordinary story or renowned figure.
Origin: English (word name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Legend
Phonetic: LEJ-und IPA: /ˈlɛdʒənd/
Popularity of Legend
The SSA has tracked Legend since 1993, and it peaked in 2021 at rank #118 with 3,182 babies given the name. By 2024 it had settled to rank #157, with 2,275 babies named Legend that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1993–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Legend mean?
An extraordinary story or renowned figure. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Legend)
How do you pronounce Legend?
Legend is pronounced LEJ-und (IPA: /ˈlɛdʒənd/).
Is Legend a popular name right now?
Legend peaked at #118 in 2021 and is ranked #157 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1993–2024.)
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