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Lean
How to Pronounce Lean
Pronounced lee-AHN /liΛΙn/Medium
Meaning: A modern coined name, variously a short form of Leandro ('lion-man', Greek) and an echo of Sean; used for both sexes; here for boys; the route is uncertain, so we flag itLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Lean is a modern coined name β variously a short form of Leandro, Greek 'lion-man', and an echo of Sean (the route is uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name across Hispanic families, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'lee-AHN').
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-lion-man-or-an-echo at the (uncertain) root, and crisp.
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What does the name Lean mean?
Lean is variously a short form of Leandro ('lion-man') and an echo of Sean; the route is uncertain, so we flag it.
How do you pronounce Lean?
It's said lee-AHN /liΛΙn/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lean a boy or girl name?
Lean is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Lean?
Lean is a very rare name in the U.S.