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Lear β€” Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Lear is a masculine name of English origin. It is derived from the character King Lear in William Shakespeare's famous tragedy. The name Lear signifies strength, wisdom, and power.

Lear

Letter: L
Boy

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Meaning of Lear:

Lear is a masculine name of English origin. It is derived from the character King Lear in William Shakespeare's famous tragedy. The name Lear signifies strength, wisdom, and power. It is a bold and regal name that is perfect for parents who desire a name with historical and literary significance.

  • Gender: Boy
  • Origin: English
  • US popularity: In 2015, 7 newborns in the United States were named Lear (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1920 with 23 babies.

Origin:

English

Similar Names:

Lar , Lea , Leara , Leart , Leary , Lelar , Lemar , Lenar , Ler , Levar

More names starting with L:

La , Laabah , Laaebah , Laaham , Laaibah , Laainah , Laaiqah , Laakea , Laal , Laale Chehr , Laale Rokhsaar , Laana

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What does the name Lear mean?

Lear is a masculine name of English origin. It is derived from the character King Lear in William Shakespeare's famous tragedy. The name Lear signifies strength, wisdom, and power. It is a bold and regal name that is perfect for parents who desire a name with historical and literary significance.

What is the origin of the name Lear?

Lear is a boy's name of English origin.

Is Lear a boy or girl name?

Lear is commonly used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Lear?

In 2015, 7 newborns in the United States were named Lear, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1920, with 23 babies given the name.

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