Leonidas Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Leonidas

Leonidas Name Origin: German
Pronunciation: le(o)-ni-das
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Leonidas Name Meaning

The name Leonidas means “lion-like.”

Origins of the Name Leonidas

Leonidas is a Greek name meaning “lion-like”. It was the name of the King of Sparta who led the famous Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE, where 300 Spartans held off the invading Persian army.

Popularity of the Name Leonidas

Leonidas has been a popular name in Greece and other countries for centuries, and has become increasingly popular in recent years.

Final Thoughts on the Name Leonidas

Leonidas, a name that’s been around since the days of the ancient Greeks and continues to be a popular choice for parents. With a name like Leonidas, you’re sure to have the bravery and determination of a lion. So, embrace your inner warrior and make a difference in the world!

Leonidas Name Popularity

How popular is the name Leonidas? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
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1914	—	0	0%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	—	0	0%
1917	1,386	5	0.0005%
1918	—	0	0%
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1920	—	0	0%
1921	—	0	0%
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1932	—	0	0%
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1961	—	0	0%
1962	—	0	0%
1963	—	0	0%
1964	1,529	5	0.0003%
1965	—	0	0%
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1967	—	0	0%
1968	—	0	0%
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1970	—	0	0%
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1975	—	0	0%
1976	—	0	0%
1977	—	0	0%
1978	—	0	0%
1979	1,726	7	0.0005%
1980	—	0	0%
1981	—	0	0%
1982	1,902	6	0.0004%
1983	—	0	0%
1984	1,850	6	0.0004%
1985	1,954	6	0.0004%
1986	—	0	0%
1987	—	0	0%
1988	—	0	0%
1989	—	0	0%
1990	—	0	0%
1991	—	0	0%
1992	2,298	6	0.0004%
1993	—	0	0%
1994	—	0	0%
1995	—	0	0%
1996	—	0	0%
1997	—	0	0%
1998	—	0	0%
1999	2,541	6	0.0004%
2000	—	0	0%
2001	—	0	0%
2002	2,757	5	0.0003%
2003	2,305	10	0.0007%
2004	2,310	10	0.0007%
2005	2,941	5	0.0003%
2006	—	0	0%
2007	1,185	93	0.0059%
2008	873	186	0.012%
2009	976	144	0.0096%
2010	950	153	0.0106%
2011	867	181	0.0127%
2012	766	239	0.0168%
2013	701	281	0.0197%
2014	553	451	0.031%
2015	506	518	0.0356%
2016	504	548	0.038%
2017	492	537	0.0385%
2018	491	530	0.0386%
2019	466	579	0.0428%
2020	476	579	0.0455%
2021	447	648	0.053%
2022	421	731	0.0554%

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What names sound like Leonidas?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Leondaus	Lion strength	German
Leonides	Lion strength	German

What names are similar to Leonidas?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Leonid	Lion strength	German
Leonis	Lion strength	German

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Siblings of Leonidas

Mamas with kids named Leonidas also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Jordan	To descend	Hebrew
Katerina	Pure	Greek
Luthien	Daughter of flowers	English

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8 Comments

Jenny Aug 14 at 11:02 am

Named after the Greek Spartan king

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Mariko Feb 9 at 4:20 pm

My husband and I love classic Greek literature, so we chose strong historical name that had a lot of character and a cute nickname (Leo)!

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Cindy Daniells May 19 at 4:27 am

Lol both of us are the big fan of Resident Evil and yeah Leon S. Kennedy is our favorite character!
We named our son Leonidas and call him Leon as his nickname, We Love Lions too!

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Rachel May 5 at 6:11 pm

Husband is a history buff so Leonidas is named after the spartan king. I think its cool that it means lion king-and thought for sure I’d only call him Leo, but his full name is growing on me! People often comment that it’s a strong name (especially with Cassius as a Middle name).

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Bianca Aug 21 at 4:28 pm

Leonidas represents a bold, lion-like bravery. It was unique with a strong meaning.

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Daniella Aug 14 at 4:56 pm

At first my furnace said Leonidas jokingly, and in a few months time, the name grew on me. But we had also wanted to incorporate one of our zodiac signs into our kid’s names. I am an aries. My fiance is a leo. And let me tell you, it is a lot easier to incorporate Leo into a name than it is aries. (Leo, Leon, Leoni, Leonidas, Leonora).

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Des Feb 10 at 5:15 pm

I knew I wanted something unique, strong, meaningful, and from Greek origin. Leonidas is all of those. When I heard it at first, it didn’t sound like something I’d name my first son. But with more time to think about it, I realized it was the one. In one of my baby nick names list, I wanted to call him “little Leo.” And this fits perfectly.

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Chelsea Jan 6 at 9:57 pm

Leonidas was inspired by the movie 300. My husband wanted our son to have a very powerful name, so this what we chose.

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