Leander is a name of Greek origin that means "lion man." It is derived from the Greek word "leontos," which means lion, and the suffix "-ander," which means man or brave. Leander was the name of a hero in Greek mythology who swam across the Hellespont to be with his beloved Hero. This story has made the name Leander popular throughout history, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia. Today, Leander is still considered a strong and noble name that carries a rich historical significance.
The name Leander has had a fluctuating popularity over the past century and a half, with significant peaks occurring around World War I and again since the late 2010s. The highest number of births recorded was in 2023 with 117 babies named Leander. However, it's important to note that these statistics represent only a fraction of the total number of births globally during this period.