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Leandre

♂ Boy

Pronounced lay-AHN-drə /leɪˈɑn.drə/Medium

Meaning: French form of Leander — from Greek, 'lion of a man; lion-man' (leon, 'lion', plus aner, 'man')Medium

In 30 seconds: Lion of a man: Leandre is the French Leander — 'lion-man'. Strong, romantic, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek, French
MeaningFrench form of Leander — from Greek, 'lion of a man; lion-man' (leon, 'lion', plus aner, 'man')
U.S. rank (2025)#5324 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,657

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119512025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Leandre is the French form of Leander — from Greek, 'lion of a man; lion-man' (leon, 'lion', plus aner, 'man'). The romantic hero of myth who swam the Hellespont each night to be with his love Hero (also St Leander of Seville). A strong, romantic name across the French and Haitian world (said 'lay-AHN-drə').

In the U.S. it appears in French and Haitian families. Rare, lion-of-a-man at the root, and romantic.

Did you know? Leander means 'lion of a man; lion-man' (Greek leon, 'lion', plus aner, 'man') — the romantic hero who swam the Hellespont nightly for love of Hero — Leandre is the French form; strong and romantic.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Leander — root etymology

Variations

LeanderLeandroLeandros

Nicknames

Leo

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If you like Leandre…

Leander— the English form
Leandro— the Italian/Spanish form
Lysander— a fellow -ander Greek name
Alexandre— another French -andre name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leandre mean?

Leandre is the French Leander — Greek 'lion of a man; lion-man'.

How do you pronounce Leandre?

It's said lay-AHN-drə /leɪˈɑn.drə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Leandre a boy or girl name?

Leandre is a boy's name.

How popular is Leandre?

Leandre is a rare name in the U.S.

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