How to say it
le · AN · dro
liˈɑːn.droʊ
Masculine
Leandro
Lion-man
What it means
The Spanish and Italian form of Leander, from the Greek leon ('lion') plus andros ('man').
Leandro is the Spanish and Italian form of Leander, joining leon, 'lion,' to andros, 'man': a 'lion-man.' The Greek myth of Hero and Leander, the youth who swam the Hellespont nightly to his love, gives it romance. It is popular across Latin America and Brazil, a cousin of Leo and Leonardo. Lea and Andro are the shorts. Said lee-AHN-droh.
How to spell Leandro
The standard spelling is Leandro. Common variants include Leander, Leandros, Leandre, but Leandro is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #406 in 2025, currently #406 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Worth knowing
Relation to Leander/Leo ('lion'); common across Latino and Brazilian communities.
- Pop culture
The myth of Hero and Leander.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Leander the lover of Greek myth who swam the Hellespont to Hero
Spelling variants
- Leander
- Leandros
- Leandre
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Common questions
- What does the name Leandro mean?
- The Spanish and Italian form of Leander, from the Greek leon ('lion') plus andros ('man').
- What does Leandro mean in Spanish?
- In Spanish, Leandro means "Lion-man." Leandro is the Spanish and Italian form of Leander, joining leon, 'lion,' to andros, 'man': a 'lion-man.' The Greek myth of Hero and Leander, the youth who swam the Hellespont nightly to his love, gives it romance. It is popular across Latin America and Brazil, a cousin of Leo and Leonardo. Lea and Andro are the shorts. Said lee-AHN-droh.
- How do you pronounce Leandro?
- Leandro is pronounced liˈɑːn.droʊ. Say it as le-AN-dro, with the stress on the "an" syllable.
- How do you spell Leandro?
- The standard spelling is Leandro. Common spelling variants include Leander, Leandros, Leandre.
- Is Leandro a boy or girl name?
- Leandro is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Leandro?
- Leandro ranked #406 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.