Lenz Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationLenz / lɛnts

German; Dutch

Meaning

German: lion; Dutch: from the land

Historical & Cultural Background

Lenz is a name of Germanic origin, often associated with the word for 'lion' in German. It is also used in Dutch-speaking regions, where it can denote a connection to the land. The name has been used historically in various forms across Europe. In modern contexts, it is sometimes seen as a diminutive or variant of other names like Leonard.

Trend Summary

Lenz has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years, particularly in German-speaking countries.

Similar Names

LenLennoxLandonLorenzoLennartLeifLars

Variants

  • Lenz
  • Lenzi

International Variants

  • Léo (French)
  • León (Spanish)
  • Leon (English)

Famous people named Lenz

Lenz Krissel is a German artist known for his contemporary installations.

Lenz von Klenke was a notable German politician in the 19th century.

Lenz Huber is a Swiss athlete recognized for his achievements in track and field.

Lenz Bäumer is a German author known for his contributions to modern literature.

Fictional characters named Lenz

Lenz is a character in the novel 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Lenz is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' as a minor NPC.

Sibling Suggestions

LeoLiamLucaLaraLenaLila

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lenz was first seen in the United States in 2003. Lenz has ranked as high as #1316 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Lenz has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lenz

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20035