Léon
lay-OHN
Boy · Greek
Meaning: Lion, of the lion, of the brave
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Leonidas
Boy · Greek · Long name
- Meaning
- Son of the lion, lion-like
- Pronunciation
- lee-ON-ih-dahs
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Greek 'leon' (lion) and the patronymic suffix -idas.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Greek
Commonly used in: United States, Greece, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
LeonidasGreek
Same spelling; no common variant.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Leonidas I
d. 480 BCE
King of Sparta who led the Greeks at the Battle of Thermopylae.
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Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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