Leander - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Leander \le(an)-der\ is pronounced lee-AN-der. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "lion man". Greek mythology: Leander swam across the Hellespont to visit his beloved, Hero. Saint Leander (seventh century) was a Spanish saint.

Leander has 11 variant forms: Ander, Leandre, Leandrew, Leandro, Leandros, Leanther, Lee, Leiandros, Leo, Liander and Liandro.

For more information, see also related names Cleander and Levander.

Baby names that sound like Leander are Lander, Landor, Landers and Linder.

Leander is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Leander. Click here to compare Leander with related baby names.