Leandros

Meaning of Leandros

Leandros, the Greek Λέανδρος, fuses λέων “lion” with ἀνήρ (genitive ἀνδρός) “man,” producing a name that practically growls with quiet strength. In legend, Leandros was the young swimmer who braved the Hellespont each night to reach his beloved Hero—history’s earliest long-distance commuter, minus the ferry schedule. The myth lends the name undertones of persistence and romantic daring, while the etymology cues images of courage held in check by reason. Modern American records show Leandros hovering just inside the national top-1000—ten newborns in 2024 and single-digit tallies most years since 2008—suggesting a choice that is rare, yet not so obscure that it needs a pronunciation guide taped to every lunchbox. For parents seeking a classical signal-boost without the crowd factor of Alexander or Leo, Leandros offers a lionhearted middle path.

Pronunciation

Greek

• Pronunced as lee-AHN-dros (/liˈan.dros/)

• Leonardo
• Leander
• Leandro
• Alexandros