What does the name Leonidas mean?

The name Leonidas means "Lion".

What is the origin of the name Leonidas?

Leonidas is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 597 babies were named Leonidas in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

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

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Births Last Year: 597 →

All-Time Total: 9,633

Peak Year: 2022

Leonidas is a Greek name derived from the words "leon" meaning "lion" and "idas" possibly meaning "son of." It conveys strength and courage.

Leonidas I - King of Sparta, Battle of Thermopylae hero.
Leonidas II - King of Sparta, military leader.
Leonidas Polk - Confederate general in American Civil War.
Leonidas Donskis - Lithuanian philosopher, politician, and human rights activist.
Leonidas Kavakos - Greek violinist and conductor.
Leonidas of Rhodes - Ancient Greek runner, Olympic champion.
Leonidas Alaoglu - Mathematician known for the Alaoglu theorem.
Leonidas Zervas - Greek general, leader of WWII resistance.
Leonidas Andrianopoulos - Greek footballer, founder of Olympiacos F.C.

Boy names closely related to Leonidas

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Girl names closely related to Leonidas

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Names with similar meaning to Leonidas

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