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Leander

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Leander is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "Lion man; from the Greek leon and aner.". It is pronounced lee-AN-der. Today it is a popular name (popularity 79/100).

Greek origin ยท /lee-AN-der/ ยท mythological

Meaning: Lion man; from the Greek leon and aner.

Popularity 79/1003 syllablesPeaked 1921โ†’ Stable

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Most popular in the 1920s.

Today, Leander is a popular, familiar name (popularity 79/100).

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Frequently asked questions about Leander

What does Leander mean?

Leander means "Lion man; from the Greek leon and aner.". It is of Greek origin.

Is Leander a boy or girl name?

Leander is traditionally a boy's name.

How popular is Leander?

Leander is a popular, familiar name, with a popularity score of 79/100. It was most popular in the 1920s.

How is Leander pronounced?

Leander is pronounced lee-AN-der.

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