Leonidas: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A lion's son, brave and legendary in stature.
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 4
- Current rank
- #455
- Peak
- #455 in 2020
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Leonidas Means
Leonidas is a boy name of Greek origin. A lion's son, brave and legendary in stature.
How Popular Leonidas Is
Leonidas currently ranks #455 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #455 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Leonidas
- Leonidas peaked at #455 in the U.S. in 2020.
- Leonidas is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Names Like Leonidas
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Leonidas
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Questions About Leonidas
What does Leonidas mean?
Leonidas is a boy name of Greek origin. A lion's son, brave and legendary in stature.
How popular is Leonidas?
Leonidas currently ranks #455 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #455 in 2020. It has held steady.
Where does Leonidas come from?
Leonidas comes from Greek roots. Leonidas peaked at #455 in the U.S. in 2020.
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