Leonidas: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced lee-AW-nih-duhz · 4 syllables
Leonidas means “son of Leon / lion”, from Greek.
From Ancient Greek (Leonidas, “son of Leon / lion”).
- Meaning
- son of Leon / lion
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- lee-AW-nih-duhz
- US rank (2025)
- #510
- US babies a year
- about 655 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Leonidas?
Leonidas was the #510 name in the US in 2025, given to 591 babies. It’s rising: up 72% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #510 |
| England & Wales | #448 |
| Scotland | #711 |
| Ireland | #780 |
| Canada | #643 |
| Australia | #352 |
How old are people named Leonidas?
Half of US adults named Leonidas are older than 30; most are between 18 and 76. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Leonidas
What does the name Leonidas mean?
Leonidas means “son of Leon / lion”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Leonidas?
Leonidas is pronounced lee-AW-nih-duhz.
How popular is the name Leonidas?
Leonidas was the #510 name in the US in 2025, given to 591 babies. It’s rising: up 72% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Leonidas?
Half of US adults named Leonidas are older than 30. Most are between 18 and 76.