Léandre is a boy's name of French origin meaning “Derived from Greek, meaning 'lion-man'; associated with literary works depicting bravery and valor..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Leo, Dre. As of 2025, Léandre ranks #2091 among boys' names in the United States. Its highest US ranking was #2082 in 2023.
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lay-andre
Phonetic spelling
Currently #2091 among US baby names.
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Léandre means “Derived from Greek, meaning 'lion-man'; associated with literary works depicting bravery and valor..” It is a boy's name of French origin.
Léandre is pronounced lay-andre.
Léandre is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Léandre currently ranks #2091 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Léandre include Leo, Dre.
Middle names that pair well with Léandre include Léandre Philippe, Léandre Jules, Léandre Émile.
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