The baby name Legend is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɛdʒənd/ (LEJ-end).
Legend is English in Origin.
The baby name Legend is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɛdʒənd/ (LEJ-end).
Legend is English in Origin.
Legend is an English vocabulary name drawn from Middle English legende, from Old French légende, ultimately from Medieval Latin legenda, “things to be read” (texts about saints). In modern English it denotes a heroic tale or a person of great renown, lending the name a bold, aspirational meaning: “icon” or “one worthy of renown.”
As a given name, Legend is a late-20th/early-21st-century creation in the United States, rising sharply in the 2000s and now used mostly for boys but also for girls. Cultural visibility from stage names (e.g., singer John Legend) helped popularize it. Variants and creative spellings include Lejend and Legynd; short forms like Ledge appear; related choices with a similar feel include King, Royal, and Story. International cognates of the word include French légende, Spanish leyenda, and Italian leggenda, though these are seldom used as given names.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend | Glover | Donald Glover | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #151 | 2,275 | 7,044 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #287 | 20 | 2,588 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #884 | 33 | 8,487 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,687 | 5 | 28,008 |
Legend is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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