Len

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEN /ˈlɛn/High

Meaning: A short form of Leonard — from the Germanic, 'lion-strong; brave/hardy as a lion' (leo + hard)Low

In 30 seconds: A lion's strength; brave as a lion: Len is a short form of Leonard. Crisp, vintage, and warm.

Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA short form of Leonard — from the Germanic, 'lion-strong; brave/hardy as a lion' (leo + hard)

U.S. rank (2025)#9377 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1960

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,514

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Len is a short form of Leonard — from the Germanic, 'lion-strong; brave/hardy as a lion' (leo + hard). A crisp, vintage name (said 'LEN').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage short name. Rare on its own, a-lion's-strength at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Leonard is 'lion-strong; brave as a lion' (leo + hard) — Len is the short form, crisp and vintage (said 'LEN').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Len — short form of Leonard

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Leonard— the source name

Lenny— a kin pet form

Ben— a sound-neighbor short boys' name

Glen— a fellow -en boys' name

What does the name Len mean?

Len is a short form of Leonard — Germanic 'lion-strong; brave as a lion'.

How do you pronounce Len?

It's said LEN /ˈlɛn/ — one syllable.

Is Len a boy or girl name?

Len is a boy's name.

How popular is Len?

Len is a very rare name on its own in the U.S.