Brave lion
A diminutive of Leonard, which combines the Germanic elements 'levon' (lion) and 'hard' (brave or hardy). While historically a nickname, it has gained independent usage as a friendly, approachable given name.
Less common today
Lenny isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,143 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-winning rock singer and multi-instrumentalist
Influential and controversial stand-up comedian
Hall of Fame NBA player and coach
Homer Simpson's coworker and friend · The Simpsons
Central character in Steinbeck's classic novella · Of Mice and Men
