Lenard is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German words "leon" meaning lion and "hard" meaning brave or strong. It is a variant spelling of Leonard, which has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages. The name gained popularity in England during the Victorian era and was also common among immigrants to North America in the late 19th century. Today, Lenard is still used as a first name, though it is less widespread than its variant spelling.
"Interestingly, there were only seven babies named Lenard born each year between 1928."