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Lennart
How to Pronounce Lennart
Pronounced LEN-art /ˈlɛn.ɑrt/Medium
Meaning: Lennart is the Scandinavian, especially Swedish, form of Leonard, from the Old High German Leonhard, joining lewo, 'lion,' with hart, 'brave, hardy' - roughly 'brave as a lion.'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Lennart is the Swedish form of Leonard, tracing to the Old High German Leonhard - lewo, 'lion,' plus hart, 'brave' or 'hardy.' It has long been a well-used name across Scandinavia, carried by Swedish nobility and public figures.
In the United States it has remained a rare Scandinavian-heritage import, given to about eighteen boys a year at its earliest peak around 1916, with scattered use continuing into recent decades among Swedish-American families.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Lennart Bernadotte (1909-2004)Swedish-German count and garden designer, known for developing the island of Mainau.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Lennart mean?
It is the Swedish form of Leonard, from Germanic roots meaning 'lion' and 'brave, hardy' - roughly 'brave as a lion.'
How do you pronounce Lennart?
It is said LEN-art /ˈlɛn.ɑrt/, two syllables with the stress on the first.
Is Lennart a boy or girl name?
Lennart is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Lennart?
It has always been rare in the U.S. as a Scandinavian-heritage name, given to about eighteen boys a year even at its earliest peak around 1916.