Leandro
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Lion man, man of the people
Origin: Spanish/Italian/Greek
Popularity: Ranked #406 in 2025 with 785 babies born.
History: Leandro is the Spanish and Italian form of Leander, from the Greek 'leon' (lion) and 'aner' (man). In Greek mythology, Leander was a youth who swam the Hellespont each night to be with his beloved Hero. The name is widely used in Latin America and southern Europe.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Leandro? About 1 in 4,240 babies born in 2025 were named Leandro, or roughly 2.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Leandro
What does the name Leandro mean?
Leandro means “Lion man, man of the people” from Spanish/Italian/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Leandro?
Leandro has Spanish/Italian/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Lion man, man of the people”.
How popular is Leandro?
Leandro ranked #406 in 2025 — given to 785 babies that year.
When was Leandro most popular?
Leandro peaked in 2025 with 785 babies registered that year.
Is Leandro a boy or girl name?
Leandro is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Leandros in registered births are male.
Is the name Leandro rising or falling in popularity?
Leandro has risen 239 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #645 in 2020 to #406 in 2025.
How long has Leandro been recorded?
Leandro appears in birth records across 119 years — from 1906 through 2025.