Leonidas is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “Son of the lion”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 27% of baby names. With 4 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.
lee-AH-nid-us
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 27% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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