Leander vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leander

Boy #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

Greek English European

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Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Leander Rank #1,751

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1751 for Leander.

Is Leander or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Leander at #1751 in the United States.

What do Leander and Irving mean?

Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Leander and Irving boy or girl names?

Leander is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.