Remarkable, famous, or based on legends
A modern English word name derived from the Latin 'legendarius', referring to a collection of stories. It conveys a sense of greatness, historical significance, and being larger than life. As a name, it suggests a child who is destined for extraordinary achievements or whose story will be told for generations.
Less common today
Legendary isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,526 in 2025.
A character and title in various gaming and comic contexts · Marvel Comics
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
