Boy
Leonidas
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About Leonidas
Bold, powerful, unapologetically strong—Leonidas commands attention the moment it's spoken. This name doesn't whisper; it announces. For parents wanting their son to carry a name with gravitas and historical weight, Leonidas delivers magnificently. It's a name for a leader, a warrior, someone destined to make their mark on the world. The inherent strength doesn't come at the cost of sophistication; rather, Leonidas balances might with refinement. Nickname options abound—Leo offers accessibility while Leon provides a streamlined alternative—yet the full name itself is so magnificent it deserves to be used in its entirety. This isn't a choice for the faint of heart; it's a statement, a declaration, an embrace of grandeur. Leonidas says you're raising someone exceptional, someone who will stand tall and stand out. If you want a name that will never be overlooked, that carries both ancient honor and contemporary edge, Leonidas is your answer.
Popularity of the Name Leonidas
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | #901 | ||||
| 1887 | #883 | ||||
| 1892 | #834 | ||||
| 1893 | #976 | ||||
| 1898 | #949 | ||||
| 2008 | #880 | #972 | #429 | ||
| 2009 | #986 | #782 | |||
| 2010 | #927 | #924 | #995 | ||
| 2011 | #888 | #854 | #853 | ||
| 2012 | #788 | #736 | #837 | #866 | |
| 2013 | #704 | #647 | #902 | ||
| 2014 | #559 | #719 | #714 | ||
| 2015 | #518 | #612 | #438 | #680 | |
| 2016 | #505 | #642 | #660 | ||
| 2017 | #498 | #550 | #439 | #546 | |
| 2018 | #504 | #585 | #823 | ||
| 2019 | #482 | #542 | #333 | #553 | |
| 2020 | #457 | #472 | #445 | #509 | |
| 2021 | #446 | #450 | #382 | #424 | |
| 2022 | #421 | #508 | #338 | #535 | |
| 2023 | #476 | #471 | #435 | #636 | |
| 2024 | #510 | #510 | #550 | ||
| 2025 | #510 | #493 | #911 | #500 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Leonidas
Names Similar to Leonidas
Nicknames for Leonidas
- Leo
- Leon
- Nidas
Famous People Named Leonidas
| Leonidas I | King of Sparta and hero of the Battle of Thermopylae |
| Leonidas of Epirus | Greek philosopher and scholar |
| Leonidas Polk | Confederate general during the American Civil War |
| Leonidas Zegarra | Peruvian politician and diplomat |
| Leonidas Kavakos | Greek violinist and conductor |
| Leonidas Donskis | Lithuanian philosopher and politician |
| Leonidas Panagopoulos | Greek businessman and shipping tycoon |
| Leonidas Sabanis | Greek footballer |
| Leonidas Andrianopoulos | Greek footballer and Olympian |
| Leonidas Alaoglu | Greek-American mathematician |
| Leonidas Kestekides | Greek confectioner and founder of Leonidas Chocolates |
| Leonidas Drosis | Greek sculptor |
| Leonidas Balafas | Greek singer-songwriter |
| Leonidas Konstantakopoulos | Greek entrepreneur and media owner |
| Leonidas Aretakis | Greek wrestler and Olympian |
| Leonidas Theofilakis | Greek basketball player |
| Leonidas Koudounias | Greek journalist and writer |
| Leonidas Panopoulos | Greek footballer |
| Leonidas Tatarakis | Greek poet and playwright |
| Leonidas Panayi | Greek-Cypriot footballer |
Characters Named Leonidas
| Leonidas Sparta | Character in the film "300" |
| Leonidas "Leo" Valdez | Character in the "Heroes of Olympus" book series |
| Leonidas Stark | Character in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series |
| Leonidas Van Rook | Character in the animated series "The Secret Saturdays" |
| Leonidas | Character in the video game "Assassin's Creed - Odyssey" |
| Leonidas Pussycat | Character in the animated film "Top Cat" |
| Leonidas Leo | Character in the animated series "Kim Possible" |
| Leonidas "Leo" Wyatt | Character in the TV series "Charmed" |
| Leonidas Payne | Character in the film "The Purge" |
| Leonidas Peck | Character in the animated series "Sheriff Callie's Wild West" |
| Leonidas Lobster | Character in the animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants" |
| Leonidas Vargas | Character in the video game "Red Dead Redemption" |
| Leonidas Ikaros | Character in the video game "God of War" |
| Leonidas Bagatzounis | Character in the film "Little Greek Godfather" |
| Leonidas Son of Sparta | Character in the video game "Spartan - Total Warrior" |
| Leonidas Johnson | Character in the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Leonidas Mimms | Character in the film "Bamboozled" |
| Leonidas Malakos | Character in the film "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" |
| Leonidas Jackson | Character in the book series "The Kane Chronicles" |
| Leonidas "Leo" Fitz | Character in the TV series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" |