Leonides
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Son of the lion, lion-like
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #7471 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Leonidas. Shares the meaning 'Son of the lion, lion-like.'
Similar names: leonidas, leonidus, leonid, leonis, leondre, leone
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Leonides? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Leonides, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Leonides
What does the name Leonides mean?
Leonides means “Son of the lion, lion-like” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Leonides?
Leonides has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of the lion, lion-like”.
How popular is Leonides?
Leonides ranked #7194 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Leonides most popular?
Leonides peaked in 2015 with 17 babies registered that year.
Is Leonides a boy or girl name?
Leonides is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Leonidess in registered births are male.
Is the name Leonides rising or falling in popularity?
Leonides has fallen 72 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7122 in 2020 to #7194 in 2025.
How long has Leonides been recorded?
Leonides appears in birth records across 75 years — from 1919 through 2025.