Leandro
/le.ˈan.dɾo/
Leandro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of Leander, from the Greek Λέανδρος (Leandros), composed of λέων (leon, “lion”) and ανήρ (aner, “man”).
In Greek mythology, Leander swam across the Hellespont each night to visit Hero, his beloved priestess. Their tragic love story became a classic of Western literature.
Leandro is at its all-time SSA peak: No. 499 in 2024 with 611 births. The name is still climbing, driven by growing Latino influence on American naming.
What the name Leandro means
Argentine footballer Leandro Paredes and various Brazilian athletes have given the name sporting visibility. In Latin America, it has been a consistent choice for generations.
Three syllables - lee-AHN-dro - flow with Romance-language elegance. The liquid consonants and open vowels create a name that is both strong and lyrical.
Parents who want a name with Greek mythological roots but a Spanish or Portuguese sound find Leandro an appealing bridge between cultures.
At its 2024 peak, Leandro may continue climbing into the top 500’s upper tier as Hispanic naming patterns increasingly shape the broader American chart.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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