Leandro
3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Greek / Italian / Portuguese / Spanish ◈ 3 syllables
"Strong Like The Lion"

From Greek / Italian / Portuguese / Spanish

Leandro means lion man — from the Greek leandros (leon + andros). In mythology, Leander swam the Hellespont every night to reach his lover Hero — the most romantic swim. The Spanish/Italian form gives maximum flowing. Three syllables of the most romantic swim, lion-man, and Spanish-Italian mythological love.

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Leandro at a glance
MeaningStrong Like The Lion
OriginGreek / Italian / Portuguese / Spanish
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#633
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Why parents love Leandro
  • Leander SWAM the Hellespont every night for love.
  • The most romantic swim in mythology.
  • Three syllables with a warm, Romance sound: leh-AHN-droh.
  • The meaning lion man is powerfully romantic.
  • Leo and Andro are both embedded.
The vibe of Leandro
lion manGreekleandrosLeanderHellespontswam for loveHeroromanticSpanishItalian
Origin & history of Leandro
Greek leon (lion) + andros (man) Spanish/Italian Leandro
1
Greek / Italian / Portuguese / Spanish roots
Leandro means lion man. Leander swam the Hellespont every night for love — the most romantic swim in mythology.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Greek mythology; Romance form.
3
Today
Leandro remains a beloved choice, ranking #633 in the US. 10,290 babies have been named Leandro since 1906.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Leandro?
2024 peak year
Today, Leandro is rarely chosen — ranked around #633, with only about 437 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2024, 611 babies were given the name (ranked #499 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Leandro has been trending upward in recent years. In all, around 10,290 babies have been registered as Leandro since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
611 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #499)
437 Avg. per year
(last decade)
4,370 Total registrations
last 10 years
10,290 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #633) Popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Leandro
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Leandro's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — romantic-swim nurturing. People named Leandro tend to be warm, romantic, and gifted at swimming oceans every night for love.

Swims oceans for love
Hellespont-romantic
Lion-man
Spanish-Italian
Most-romantic-swim
L3
E5
A1
N5
D4
R9
O6
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
Personality of Leandro
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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