Lenny

Lenny: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “brave lion”
Origin: Germanic
Say it: LEN-ee · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys (92% of all uses)

Diminutive of Leonard or Leon, depending on usage. From Leonard, it derives from Germanic elements meaning 'lion' and 'hardy, brave.'

English names German names Names meaning brave Names meaning animal Names meaning strength Short names Classic names

How popular is Lenny?

202458.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Lenny in 2024193

2024 rank#1,370 boys

Peak year2024

Total US babies since 18808,845

Lenny has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.

Names like Lenny

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Williamresolute protector · Germanic
Henryhome ruler · Germanic
Charlesfree man · Germanic
Milessoldier or merciful · Germanic
Robertbright fame · Germanic
Emeryindustrious ruler · Germanic
Milogracious; dear · Germanic
Luisfamous warrior · Germanic

Lenny questions

What does the name Lenny mean?

Lenny means "brave lion". It comes from Germanic. Diminutive of Leonard or Leon, depending on usage. From Leonard, it derives from Germanic elements meaning 'lion' and 'hardy, brave.'

Is Lenny a boy or girl name?

Lenny is mainly a boy's name in US records (92% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Lenny?

193 US babies were named Lenny in 2024. Its peak year was 2024.

How do you pronounce Lenny?

Lenny is usually pronounced LEN-ee.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.