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Legend

/ LEJ-end /

Boy english 2 syllables

Meaning

Legend means a legend; a renowned story or person (english).

Gender

Boy

Origin

english

Pronunciation

LEJ-end

Popularity

#193 · U.S. boys (2025)

Popularity of Legend in the US, 1880–2025

Legend first appears in US records in 1993. It peaked in 2021, when 3,186 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,862.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Legend popular?

Rising Legend has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Legend, by decade
2020s		15,594
2010s		9,278
2000s		787
1990s		146

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Legend mean?

A modern word-name taken straight from the English word 'legend' (ultimately from Latin 'legenda', 'things to be read'). It is an aspirational virtue/word name with no older history as a personal name.

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king

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Byron

BY-run

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Lowell

LOH-ul

little wolf · english

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Weston

WES-tun

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Names that pair well with Legend

Popular english names for a sibling or a middle name.

Girl

Dorothy

DOR-ə-thee

gift of God · english

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Nancy

NAN-see

grace, favour · english

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Edward

ED-werd

Wealthy guardian · English

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Joan

JOHN

God is gracious · english

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Mason

MAY-sun

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Unisex

Robin

ROB-in

Bright fame · English

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Legend mean?

Legend means a legend; a renowned story or person. A modern word-name taken straight from the English word 'legend' (ultimately from Latin 'legenda', 'things to be read'). It is an aspirational virtue/word name with no older history as a personal name.

What is the origin of the name Legend?

Legend is of english origin.

How do you pronounce Legend?

Legend is pronounced “LEJ-end.”

Is Legend a boy or a girl name?

Legend is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Legend a popular name right now?

Legend has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Legend?

In 2025, Legend ranked #193 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Legend most popular?

Legend was most popular in 2021, when about 3,186 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Legend?

Names similar to Legend include Kingston, King, Everett, Drake, Remington.

What names go well with Legend?

english names that pair well with Legend include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.