Origin and Meaning of Leandrew

Lion man, brave man

Origin: Greek - Leandrew is a variant of the name Leander, which comes from the Greek 'leon' (lion) and 'aner' (man); thus it means 'lion man' or 'brave man.'

• Leandrew is a modern variant of Leander, which was made famous in Greek mythology as the young man who swam across the Hellespont to be with his lover, Hero.
• Although relatively rare, the name Leandrew has gained popularity in some circles as a unique alternative to more common names like Andrew and Alexander.
• Notable bearers of similar names include the legendary figure Leander and various modern personalities named Andrew or its derivatives.
• Leandrew has not yet reached peak popularity in the United States, but the associated name Andrew has remained consistently popular over the decades.
• Related names include Leander, Andrew, Alexander, and variations like André or Andrei from different cultures.