Leonides is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “Son of the lion (variant of Leonidas).” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Leo. Leonides is a moderately popular name for boys, with a popularity score of 63 out of 100 — familiar without being overused.
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lee-ON-ih-deez
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for boys.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Leonides means “Son of the lion (variant of Leonidas).” It is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Leonides is pronounced lee-ON-ih-deez.
Leonides is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Leonides has a popularity score of 63 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Leonides include Leo.
Middle names that pair well with Leonides include Leonides James, Leonides Alexander, Leonides William, Leonides Thomas.
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