Leander
Meaning
"lion man"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,751
- Total SSA Count
- 94
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Lee, Leo, Ander
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"lion man"
Origin: Greek
"from Radley (red clearing)"
Origin: Old English
Radley is more popular, ranked #1584 vs #1751 for Leander.
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Radley is more popular, ranked #1584 compared to Leander at #1751 in the United States.
Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin). Radley means "from Radley (red clearing)" (Old English origin).
Leander is primarily a boy name. Radley is primarily a boy name.