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Lennard

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEN-ard /ˈlɛn.ərd/High

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

In 30 seconds: Lion-strong; brave as a lion: Lennard spells Leonard. Stately, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling of Leonard — from the Germanic leo, 'lion', + hard, 'brave/hardy/strong', hence 'lion-strong; brave as a lion'
U.S. rank (2024)#9483 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1949
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,150

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194919132024

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

Lennard is a spelling of Leonard — from the Germanic leo, 'lion', + hard, 'brave/hardy/strong', hence 'lion-strong; brave as a lion'. A stately, classic name (said 'LEN-ard').

In the U.S. it appears as a Germanic spelling of Leonard. Rare, lion-strong at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Leonard joins the Germanic leo ('lion') and hard ('brave/strong'), hence 'lion-strong' — Lennard is a spelling, stately and classic (said 'LEN-ard').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Leonard — Germanic etymology

Variations

LeonardLenardLeonhard

Nicknames

LenLenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lennard mean?

Lennard spells Leonard — Germanic 'lion-strong; brave as a lion' (leo + hard).

How do you pronounce Lennard?

It's said LEN-ard /ˈlɛn.ərd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lennard a boy or girl name?

Lennard is a boy's name.

How popular is Lennard?

Lennard is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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