Leander vs Evander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leander

Boy #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good man, strong man"

Origin: Greek

Scottish American Ancient Roman

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Leander Rank #1,751

Evander Rank #773

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 vs #1751 for Leander.

Is Leander or Evander more popular?

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 compared to Leander at #1751 in the United States.

What do Leander and Evander mean?

Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin). Evander means "good man, strong man" (Greek origin).

Are Leander and Evander boy or girl names?

Leander is primarily a boy name. Evander is primarily a boy name.