Leander Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leander Name at a Glance

Name	Leander
Meaning	Lion man. In Greek mythology, Leander swam across the Hellespont each night to meet his lover, the priestess Hero.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Leander Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leander means “Lion man. In Greek mythology, Leander swam across the Hellespont each night to meet his lover, the priestess Hero”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Leander Name Origin

Our database records Leander under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Leander a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Leander is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Leander

When considering Leander for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.