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Leandro

Name meaning, origin and popularity

: lion man

Leandro is a boy's name that comes from Greek and means "lion man". It is used in Spanish.

Meaning
Lion man
Origin
Greek
Gender
Boy
Say it
leh-AHN-droh (Spanish)

Meaning and origin of Leandro

As a boy's name, Leandro comes from Greek and means "lion man". It is used in Spanish.

In Spanish, say leh-AHN-droh. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.

Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names

Leandro on Nomezo lists

What our editors wrote about Leandro on 1 list.

  • “Lion man; Greek. Say leh-AHN-droh”

    From Spanish boy names, old-fashioned Spanish boy names

How popular is Leandro?

US rank in 2025
#406
785 babies, 460 per million boys
Best rank
#406 in 2025
785 babies that year
Babies since 1906
At least 11,078
Years with under 5 are not listed
1880s1900s1920s1940s1960s1980s2000s2020s
Babies per million US boys, by decade (the 2020s so far, to 2025). Highest in the 2020s, at 326 per million.
Babies named Leandro per million US boys, by decade; highest in the 2020s
1880s0 per million
1890s0 per million
1900s13 per million
1910s15 per million
1920s19 per million
1930s23 per million
1940s15 per million
1950s12 per million
1960s16 per million
1970s24 per million
1980s24 per million
1990s32 per million
2000s88 per million
2010s167 per million
2020s326 per million
US rank by year
Year2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Rank#691#721#694#615#646#608#551#525#498#406

Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.

Other forms of Leandro

The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.

  • LeanderLion man (Greek, boy)
  • LéandreLion man (Greek, boy)
  • LeandrosLion man (Greek, boy)

Names spelled like Leandro

One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.

  • LisandroLiberator (Greek, boy)

Names with a similar meaning

  • LeoA lion (Latin, boy)
  • LeonA lion (Greek, boy)
  • LeonardoBrave lion (Germanic, boy)
  • ArielLion of God (Hebrew, boy)
  • HaiderLion (Arabic, boy)
  • AriA lion (Hebrew, boy)
  • AriellaLion of God (Hebrew, girl)
  • ArielleLion of God (Hebrew, girl)
  • LennartBrave lion (Germanic, boy)
  • LeonardBrave lion (Germanic, boy)
  • LeonidasSon of the lion (Greek, boy)
  • LionelLittle lion (Latin, boy)
  • SherLion (Persian, boy)
  • AlparslanBrave lion (Turkish, boy)
  • AryehLion (Hebrew, boy)

Middle names for Leandro

Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.

  • AsherHappy, blessed (Hebrew, boy)
  • BasilRoyal, kingly (Greek, boy)
  • ChaseHunter (English, boy)
  • DaleValley (Old English, unisex)
  • DeanFrom a surname meaning valley (Old English, boy)
  • JackGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
  • JonahA dove (Hebrew, boy)
  • WayneWagon maker or driver (Old English, boy)

More boy names from Greek

  • AlexanderDefender of men (Greek, boy)
  • LucasMan from Lucania (Greek, boy)
  • ChristianFollower of Christ (Greek, boy)
  • HectorHolding fast (Greek, boy)
  • TheoGift of God (Greek, boy)
  • AlexisHelper, defender (Greek, boy)
  • LucaMan from Lucania (Greek, boy)
  • PeterRock, stone (Greek, boy)
  • SebastianMan of sebaste, venerable (Greek, boy)
  • AlexDefender, protector (Greek, unisex)
  • AndreasManly, brave (Greek, boy)
  • CyrilLordly (Greek, boy)
  • FilipLover of horses (Greek, boy)
  • KlausVictory of the people (Greek, boy)
  • LinusFlax plant (Greek, boy)
  • NarcisoNarcissus flower (Greek, boy)
  • NicoVictory of the people (Greek, boy)
  • StefanCrown, garland (Greek, boy)

Leandro: common questions

What does the name Leandro mean?

Leandro comes from Greek and means "lion man".

Is Leandro a boy or girl name?

Leandro is mainly a boy's name.

Where does the name Leandro come from?

Leandro comes from Greek and means "lion man". Today it is used in Spanish.

How do you pronounce Leandro?

In Spanish, say leh-AHN-droh. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.

How popular is the name Leandro?

Leandro ranked #406 in the US in 2025, with 785 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

What are other forms of Leandro?

Forms of Leandro with the same meaning and origin include Leander (English), Léandre (French) and Leandros (Greek).

What middle names go with Leandro?

Middle names that flow well with Leandro include Asher, Basil, Chase, Dale and Dean. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.