What does the name Lenny mean?

The name Lenny means "Brave lion".

What is the origin of the name Lenny?

Lenny is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 137 babies were named Lenny in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Lenny is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 137 →

All-Time Total: 8,170

Peak Year: 1961

Lenny is a diminutive form of Leonard, which is derived from the Old High German name Leonhard, meaning "brave lion."

Boy names closely related to Lenny

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Girl names closely related to Lenny

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Names with similar meaning to Lenny

Leonard Leonardo

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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