Leandro: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced lee-AHN-droh · 3 syllables
Leandro means “lion; man”, from Greek.
Borrowed from Ancient Greek (Leandros), from (leon, “lion”) + (aner, “man”).
- Meaning
- lion; man
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- lee-AHN-droh
- US rank (2025)
- #406
- US babies a year
- about 592 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Leandro?
Leandro was the #406 name in the US in 2025, given to 785 babies. It’s rising: up 111% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #406 |
| England & Wales | #993 |
| France | #117 |
| Canada | #501 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Leandro?
Half of US adults named Leandro are older than 30; most are between 18 and 75. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Leandro
What does the name Leandro mean?
Leandro means “lion; man”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Leandro?
Leandro is pronounced lee-AHN-droh.
How popular is the name Leandro?
Leandro was the #406 name in the US in 2025, given to 785 babies. It’s rising: up 111% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Leandro?
Half of US adults named Leandro are older than 30. Most are between 18 and 75.