Leonidas

Meaning of Leonidas

It means "lion-like" or "son of the lion."

Leonidas has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Leonidas

Leonidas has held fairly steady, sitting around #510 in 2025 after peaking at #422 in 2022.

Notable people named Leonidas

• King Leonidas of Sparta
  Spartan king, Battle of Thermopylae
• Leonidas Frank Chaney
  Silent-film actor, "Man of Thousand Faces"
• Leonidas Donskis
  Lithuanian philosopher and politician
• Leonidas Pyrgos
  Greek fencer, Olympic gold medalist
• Leonidas Kavakos
  Greek violinist and conductor

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Questions about the name Leonidas

What does the name Leonidas mean?

Leonidas means it means "lion-like" or "son of the lion.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Leonidas a boy's or a girl's name?

Leonidas is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Leonidas?

In 2025, Leonidas ranked #510 for boys, down from #508 the year before.

When was Leonidas most popular?

Leonidas peaked at #422 in 2022.