Name comparison · boy names
Legend vs. Leland
In 2025, Legend leads at #193 among U.S. boys' names, with Leland at #494. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Legend | Leland |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #193 | #494 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,862 | 612 |
| All-time peak | #118 in 2021 | #171 in 1921 |
| Uniqueness score | 27 / 100 | 41 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Mississippi (#44) | Alaska (#110) |