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Leander Meaning and Origin

Leander is English, Greek given name meaning Leander is a name derived from the Greek mythological character Leander, a young man who fell in love with the priestess Hero. Leander would swim every night across the Hellespont to meet Hero, until one night he was drowned when a storm swept him away..

Leander is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Leander is currently #1602 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Leander are Leander Paes, Leander.

Leander is a 7 letters name with 3 syllables.

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Leander name meaning

Leander is a name derived from the Greek mythological character Leander, a young man who fell in love with the priestess Hero. Leander would swim every night across the Hellespont to meet Hero, until one night he was drowned when a storm swept him away.

Leander name origin

English Greek

Name facts

7 letter name and 3 syllables

Popularity

Leander is ranked #1602 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Leander were boys

Name popularity in the US

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Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Leander in Canada

Celebrities named Leander

Leander Paes (Tennis)
Leander (Mythology)

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Leander - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Leander?
The meaning of the name Leander is Leander is a name derived from the Greek mythological character Leander, a young man who fell in love with the priestess Hero. Leander would swim every night across the Hellespont to meet Hero, until one night he was drowned when a storm swept him away..
What is the origin of the name Leander?
The origin of the name Leander is English Greek .
Is Leander a girl or boy name?
The name Leander is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Leander were boys, 0.00% of babies called Leander were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Leander?
According to statistics, Leander is ranked 1602th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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