Leander

Leander is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 94 boys in the United States.

Leander at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Leander

Leander belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Leander first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #326 in 1882, and in 2024 94 babies received the name — 6,802 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Leander in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#326 in 1882
Peak year
2023
Babies named Leander in 2024
94
Total since 1880
6,802

Leander in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#1235 in 2024
Babies named Leander in 2025
21
Total since 1996
202

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Leander mean?

The meaning of Leander is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Leander a boy or girl name?

Leander is a boy name. In 2024, 94 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Leander?

Leander comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Leander?

Leander first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #326 in 1882, and 94 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].