Leonid vs Leland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonid

Boy #4,244 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the lion, lion-like"

Origin: Greek leon (lion)

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Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Leonid Rank #4,244

Leland Rank #548

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #4244 for Leonid.

Is Leonid or Leland more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Leonid at #4244 in the United States.

What do Leonid and Leland mean?

Leonid means "son of the lion, lion-like" (Greek leon (lion) origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Leonid and Leland boy or girl names?

Leonid is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.