Find out how popular the first name Leeander has been for the last 1 years (from 1985 to 1985) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Leeander by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Leeander is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1985, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Leeander.

The history of the first name Leeander

The name Leeander is of Greek origin, derived from the words "leon" meaning lion and "andros" meaning man. It can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was a popular name among the aristocratic class.

Leeander was the name of a young man from the city of Abydos, who lived in the 7th century BC. He was the lover of the priestess Hero, who lived across the Hellespont (modern-day Dardanelles Strait) in Sestos. Their tragic love story, in which Leeander drowned while attempting to swim across the strait to meet Hero, was immortalized in the Greek myth of Hero and Leander.

In Greek mythology, Leeander was also the name of one of the sons of King Priam of Troy. He was killed during the Trojan War by the Greek warrior Ajax.

The name Leeander was also popular among early Christians, as it was borne by several saints and martyrs, including Saint Leander of Seville (c. 534-600 AD), a Spanish bishop and writer who played a significant role in the conversion of the Visigoths to Christianity.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Leeander can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Leeander, including:

1. Leander (fl. 5th century AD), a Greek mathematician and philosopher who lived in Alexandria.
2. Leander van Ess (1772-1847), a German Catholic theologian and writer.
3. Leander J. McCormick (1835-1900), an American businessman and inventor, best known for developing the mechanical reaper.
4. Leander Paes (born 1973), a professional tennis player from India, known for his successful doubles career.
5. Leander Haußmann (born 1959), a German film director and screenwriter.

Data source

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