What is the origin of the name Leyland?

Leyland is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Leyland?

Leyland is currently ranked #7510 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Leyland?

Leyland is pronounced LAY-lund.

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Leyland

LAY-lund

Popularity

#7510

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

292

Peak Year

#21 in 2015

First Recorded

1982

Style

Vintage, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An English surname-turned-given name, of English origin. It possibly means 'woodland clearing'.

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Ley Land Leyley

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Ley Land Leyley

Spelling Variations

Leland Layland

Similar Names

Leland Declan Waylon Finley Silas

Personality Traits

DependablePracticalReliableStrongLoyal

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