Leonidas
Leonidas is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “lion-like, son of the lion.” It ranked #510 in the United States in 2025. Leonidas derives from the Greek 'leon' (lion) with a patronymic suffix.
how do you pronounce Leonidas?
lee-ON-ih-das
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what does Leonidas mean?
The name Leonidas means “lion-like, son of the lion.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Leonidas derives from the Greek 'leon' (lion) with a patronymic suffix. King Leonidas I of Sparta led 300 warriors at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC, one of history's most celebrated last stands. The film 300 brought his story to a new generation. The name embodies courage, sacrifice, and indomitable warrior spirit.
where does the name Leonidas come from?
No reference material was retrieved for Leonidas, so the 'lion-like, son of the lion' breakdown given elsewhere, and its connection to the Spartan king or the Battle of Thermopylae, cannot be confirmed from anything found here.
the history of Leonidas
Nothing further can be said about its history in the absence of a dedicated source.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #510 |
| 2024 | #510 |
| 2023 | #476 |
| 2022 | #421 |
| 2021 | #446 |
| 2020 | #457 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Leonidas?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Leonidas?
- Leonidas I (King of Sparta who fought at Thermopylae)
- Leonidas of Rhodes (ancient Olympic champion)
what names are similar to Leonidas?
what names go well with Leonidas?
Sibling names that share Leonidas's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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