Leor

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Leor

Pronounced lee-OR /liˈɔr/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Lior, 'I have light; my light' (li, 'to me/I have', plus or, 'light')Medium

In 30 seconds: I have light; my light: Leor is Hebrew for 'I have light'. Lyrical, luminous, and warm (said 'lee-OR').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Lior, 'I have light; my light' (li, 'to me/I have', plus or, 'light')

U.S. rank (2024)#6041 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 315

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

Leor comes from Hebrew Lior, 'I have light; my light' (li, 'to me, I have', plus or, 'light'). A lyrical, luminous, modern Hebrew name, used for both sexes, here for boys (said 'lee-OR'; nickname Lee).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Israeli families. Rare, I-have-light at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Leor (Lior) means 'I have light; my light' in Hebrew (li, 'I have', plus or, 'light') — a lyrical, luminous name, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'lee-OR').

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Lior — root etymology

Variations

LiorLioreLeore

Nicknames

Lee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leor mean?

Leor is Hebrew for 'I have light; my light'.

How do you pronounce Leor?

It's said lee-OR /liˈɔr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Leor a boy or girl name?

Leor is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Leor?

Leor is a rare name in the U.S.