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Leondro

♂ Boy

Pronounced lay-AHN-droh /leɪˈɑn.droʊ/Medium

Meaning: An -on- spelling of Leandro — from Greek Leandros, 'a lion-man; a lion of a man' (leon, 'lion', plus andros, 'man')Medium

In 30 seconds: A lion-man: Leondro spells Leandro — 'a lion of a man'. Lyrical, strong, and warm (said 'lay-AHN-droh').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningAn -on- spelling of Leandro — from Greek Leandros, 'a lion-man; a lion of a man' (leon, 'lion', plus andros, 'man')
U.S. rank (2024)#6040 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 144

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419942024

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

Leondro is an -on- spelling of Leandro — from Greek Leandros, 'a lion-man; a lion of a man' (leon, 'lion', plus andros, 'man'). In myth, Leander swam the Hellespont nightly for love of Hero. A lyrical, strong name across the Hispanic and Italian worlds (said 'lay-AHN-droh'; nickname Leo).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare in this spelling, a-lion-man at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Leandro means 'a lion-man; a lion of a man' (Greek leon, 'lion', plus andros, 'man') — the lover of Hero in Greek myth — Leondro is an -on- spelling, lyrical and strong (said 'lay-AHN-droh').
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Leandro — root etymology

Variations

LeandroLeanderLiandro

Nicknames

Leo

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Leander— the English form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leondro mean?

Leondro spells Leandro — Greek 'a lion-man; a lion of a man'.

How do you pronounce Leondro?

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

Is Leondro a boy or girl name?

Leondro is a boy's name.

How popular is Leondro?

Leondro is a rare name in the U.S.

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