Meaning
Leander is a greek name meaning “Lion of a man”.
History
In Greek legend Leander swam the Hellespont nightly to reach Hero. Composed of leon (lion) and aner (man), it is a bold, romantic alternative to the far more common Alexander.
Popularity
Ranked #312 in 2026 · up 668 places since 1996
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