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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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
