Leandro: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: l-eh-ahndr-oh
Origin: Greece
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Lion

Leandro is a boy's name of Italian, and Portuguese origin, meaning "lion-man. " It has a rich history, originating from the Greek myth of Hero and Leander. Leandro is primarily associated with the romantic myth of Hero and Leander, which tells a tragic love story. Despite its masculine meaning, Leandro has been associated with strength and power, as well as a deep sense of romance. Leandro has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, but there is no confirmed evidence of its popularity trends in Italy and Portugal.

Leandro Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Leandro is currently #1043 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Leandro is currently #478 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Leandro is currently #505 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Leandro is currently #244 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names

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