Leonidas

leh-oh-NEE-das, lee-oh-NYE-dus

Greek

"lion"

Leonidas Origin and Meaning

The name Leonidas is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "lion".

Leonidas is an ancient name that has started rising again along with centuries-old names such as Augustus and Cato. The original Leonidas was the most famous of Sparta's warriors, sacrificing his life at the Battle of Thermopylae; there is also a saint Leonidas.

More stately than Leon, more melodious than Leonard, Leonidas is a leonine name that commands respect. In Greek, the name is pronounced leh-oh-NEE-das, but Americans tend to say lee-oh-NYE-dus.

Leonidas Popularity

• 455 US 2020
• 436 Nameberry 2021
• 286 Future 2028
• 449 England 2020
• 312 Germany 2016