Leander - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Leander \

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.

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

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

Leander is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#23666 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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