Leander vs Down

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leander

Boy #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

Greek English European

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Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

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Leander Rank #1,751

Down Rank #63,580

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Leander or Down more popular?

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Leander and Down mean?

Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Leander and Down boy or girl names?

Leander is primarily a boy name. Down is primarily a girl name.