Leano

A Top 10 name in Switzerland, Leano has a number of possible origins. On one hand, it may derive as a contracted form of Leandro or Leonardo, meaning "lion man" and "brave lion" respectively. Alternatively, it may come from Ileano, likely a form of Ileana, itself a variation on Helen meaning "shining torch."

Another possibility is that it is a Tswana name, used in southern Africa. In Tswana, it means "plan" and is sometimes interpreted more figuratively to refer to God's plan.

Also used as a surname, it has been in the Top 100 in Switzerland since 2014 and made the Top 5 in 2023. Ranking in Berlin in 2022 when 39 boys were given the name, it has also been used in Botswana and South Africa.

A notable bearer is songwriter and musician Leano Morelli (born Ileano).

Pronounced lee-AH-noh.

As of October 2026, Leano ranked #13381 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #13362 in 2023, Nameberry popularity #854.