Servant of John; to rest or recline
As a masculine name, Lean is often a shortened form of the Irish MacLean, meaning 'son of the servant of Saint John.' In an English context, it can be a descriptive word name suggesting a slender build or the act of reclining. It is extremely rare as a standalone given name in the United States.
About 16 boys were named Lean in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem' · Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
