Lear

Q: Is Lear a boy or girl name?

Lear is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #71181, and as a boy name it ranks #15237.

Q: How popular is the name Lear?

Lear is ranked #71181 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ l-IHR ]

Girl Name #71,181 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lear is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-IHR.

Parents who love the name Lear often also consider Elmer, Earle, Cornie .

Popularity Over Time

#71,181

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #71,181
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Leah #53 Lea #834 Leanna #903 Leana #2111 Leanne #2696 Leann #3759 Leandra #3896

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Also a Boy Name

Lear is also used as a boy name, ranked #15237.

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Similar Names

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Maranda Girl Latin gerundive mirandus Bert Girl Old German Cornie Girl Old Germanic Alvira Girl Visigothic Germanic al + wer Carroll Girl Old Irish Earle Girl Old English Lesta Girl English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lear

Is Lear a boy or girl name?

Lear is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71181. As a boy name, it is ranked #15237. Lear is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lear?

Lear is pronounced l-IHR.

How popular is the name Lear?

Lear is currently ranked #71181 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Lear a common or rare name?

Lear is an uncommon name, ranked #71181 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lear

Lear is a girl name .

Is Lear a boy or girl name? Lear is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,181 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,237. Lear is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lear is currently ranked #71,181 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lear include Leah, Lea, Leanna, Leana, Leanne . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.