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Legendary

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEJ-ən-dair-ee /ˈlɛdʒ.ən.ˌdɛr.i/High

Meaning: From the word legendary — 'famous, celebrated; heroic, the stuff of legend' (from Latin legenda, 'things to be read')Low

In 30 seconds: Legendary; famous, heroic: Legendary is a word-name — 'the stuff of legend'. Bold, aspirational, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom the word legendary — 'famous, celebrated; heroic, the stuff of legend' (from Latin legenda, 'things to be read')
U.S. rank (2024)#6324 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 106

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320142024

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

Legendary comes from the word legendary — 'famous, celebrated; heroic, the stuff of legend' (from Latin legenda, 'things to be read', the lives of saints). A bold, aspirational modern word-name (nickname Legend).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, famous-and-heroic at the root, and aspirational.

Did you know? Legendary means 'famous, celebrated; heroic, the stuff of legend' (from Latin legenda, 'things to be read') — a bold, aspirational word-name (said 'LEJ-ən-dair-ee').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — legendary — word origin

Variations

Legend

Nicknames

Legend

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Legendary mean?

Legendary is a word-name — 'famous, celebrated; heroic, the stuff of legend'.

How do you pronounce Legendary?

It's said LEJ-ən-dair-ee /ˈlɛdʒ.ən.ˌdɛr.i/ — four syllables, stress on the first.

Is Legendary a boy or girl name?

Legendary is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Legendary?

Legendary is a very rare name in the U.S.

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