Leander

Boy's name

Leander is a Greek name derived from the words "leos" meaning "lion" and "aner" meaning "man."

U.S. births in 2023 94 Rising
Peak year 2023

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Notable Namesakes

  • Leander of Seville - Christian saint and bishop.
  • Leander Clark - American politician and lawyer.
  • Leander Paes - Indian tennis player, multiple Grand Slam winner.
  • Leander Starr Jameson - British colonial statesman.
  • Leander Czerny - Austrian composer and conductor.
  • Leander Haußmann - German film director and screenwriter.
  • Leander Perez - American politician and segregationist.
  • Leander Shaw - American lawyer and judge.
  • Leander Dendoncker - Belgian footballer, plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
  • Leander Vyvey - Belgian cyclist, competed in the 1924 Olympics.

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