Leandro Boy

Popularity: #378 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lee-AN-dro /liˈændroʊ/

Origin: Greek; Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Greek: 'lion-man'; Spanish: 'brave as a lion'; Italian: 'lion'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Leandro has its roots in the ancient Greek name Leandros (Λεάνδρος), which is derived from the elements "leon" meaning "lion" and "aner" meaning "man." This etymological combination conveys the sense of a "lion-like man" or "brave man." The name was popularized in classical literature, notably through the myth of Hero and Leander, where Leander is depicted as a young man who swims across the Hellespont to be with his beloved Hero, symbolizing romantic devotion and bravery. The transition of the name into Latin as Leander occurred during the Roman Empire, where it was adopted and adapted into various forms across different cultures.

In the early Christian era, the name Leandro was further disseminated through the Latinized form, which became associated with several saints, most notably Saint Leander of Seville, a prominent figure in the 6th century who played a crucial role in the Christianization of the Iberian Peninsula. His influence helped solidify the name's presence in Christian communities, particularly in Spain and Portugal, where it became popularized as Leandro.

The name appears in various historical texts and hagiographies, contributing to its enduring legacy. Culturally, Leandro has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, often symbolizing strength, courage, and romantic idealism.

The name has been used in various works of literature and art throughout the centuries, reinforcing its significance in cultural narratives. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Lele or Leo have emerged in different cultures, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued resonance through time.

Overall, Leandro encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural symbolism.

Famous people named Leandro

In this section, you will find notable people named Leandro. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Leandro who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Leandro who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Leandro Barbosa is a former professional basketball player best known for playing with the Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, and the Brazilian national team.

Leandro Paredes is a professional footballer best known for playing with Paris Saint-Germain, Zenit Saint Petersburg, and the Argentina national team.

Leandro Trossard is a professional footballer best known for playing with Brighton & Hove Albion and the Belgium national team.

Leandro Damiao is a professional footballer best known for playing with Internacional, Santos, and the Brazil national team.

Leandro Lima is a Brazilian actor best known for his roles in telenovelas such as 'Caminho das Índias' and 'Avenida Brasil'.

Leandro Hassum is a Brazilian actor and comedian best known for his work in films like 'Os Parças' and television shows such as 'Zorra Total'.

Leandro Damião is a Brazilian footballer best known for his time at Santos FC and the Brazil national team.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Leandro, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LeonardoLorenzoLucaLiamLazaro

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Leandro. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlessandroFernandoEmilianoMarcoMatteoDiegoAndresSandro

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leandro was first seen in the United States in 1906.

Leandro has ranked as high as #818 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Leandro has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Leandro is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Leandro was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Leandro.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 785 785
2024 614 614
2023 563 563
2022 541 541
2021 458 458
2020 415 415
2019 443 443
2018 349 349
2017 334 334
2016 358 358
2015 298 298
2014 294 294
2013 286 286
2012 267 267
2011 257 257
2010 263 263
2009 241 241
2008 224 224
2007 238 238
2006 231 231
2005 211 211
2004 160 160
2003 126 126
2002 131 131
2001 95 95
2000 94 94
1999 112 112
1998 63 63
1997 51 51
1996 48 48
1995 56 56
1994 54 54
1993 49 49
1992 61 61
1991 63 63
1990 64 64
1989 78 78
1988 56 56
1987 45 45
1986 42 42
1985 27 27
1984 37 37
1983 39 39
1982 37 37
1981 39 39
1980 38 38
1979 45 45
1978 43 43
1977 27 27
1976 48 48
1975 36 36
1974 33 33
1973 49 49
1972 29 29
1971 48 48
1970 32 32
1969 39 39
1968 28 28
1967 34 34
1966 33 33
1965 25 25
1964 33 33
1963 24 24
1962 42 42
1961 30 30
1960 25 25
1959 29 29
1958 19 19
1957 27 27
1956 20 20
1955 27 27
1954 21 21
1953 20 20
1952 26 26
1951 20 20
1950 34 34
1949 21 21
1948 29 29
1947 30 30
1946 18 18
1945 13 13
1944 19 19
1943 30 30
1942 20 20
1941 25 25
1940 19 19
1939 25 25
1938 28 28
1937 20 20
1936 19 19
1935 34 34
1934 25 25
1933 18 18
1932 29 29
1931 26 26
1930 23 23
1929 26 26
1928 20 20
1927 14 14
1926 27 27
1925 21 21
1924 22 22
1923 17 17
1922 18 18
1921 13 13
1920 28 28
1919 17 17
1918 6 6
1917 8 8
1916 12 12
1915 11 11
1914 15 15
1913 11 11
1912 12 12
1911 5 5
1910 6 6
1909 5 5
1908 6 6
1906 6 6

Top States for Leandro (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 113
20%
TX 106
18%
FL 46
8%
NY 36
6%
NJ 35
6%
IL 25
4%
NC 19
3%
VA 17
3%
MA 16
3%
PA 14
2%
NV 13
2%
WI 12
2%
GA 11
2%
WA 11
2%
AZ 10
2%
CT 10
2%
SC 9
2%
TN 9
2%
OR 8
1%
CO 8
1%
UT 7
1%
AR 7
1%
OH 7
1%
MD 7
1%
MN 7
1%
MI 6
1%
IN 5
1%