Son of a lion
Derived from the Greek name Leonidas, it combines 'leon' (lion) with the patronymic suffix '-ides'. It has been a prominent name in Russia and other Slavic countries for centuries, often associated with strength and leadership.
About 16 boys were named Leonid in 2025.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Nobel Prize-winning economist and mathematician
Renowned Soviet violinist
Russian playwright and short-story writer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
