The baby name Legolas is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LEH-goh-lahs (IPA: /ˈlɛɡo.lɑs/).
The baby name Legolas is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LEH-goh-lahs (IPA: /ˈlɛɡo.lɑs/).
Legolas is in Origin.
Legolas is a literary Elvish name coined by J. R. R. Tolkien for The Lord of the Rings, built from Sindarin elements meaning “Greenleaf.” The first part is laeg “green” (showing as leg in compounds), joined to las(s) “leaf.” In Tolkien’s legendarium the bearer is an Elf-prince and archer of the Woodland Realm, giving the name connotations of keen sight, grace, longevity, and the renewing, evergreen qualities of nature.
Use outside Middle‑earth began in the late 20th century and rose slightly after the film adaptations, yet it remains very rare in civil records. Variants and related forms include Laegolas (a reconstructed Sindarin spelling), the translation Greenleaf, and the Quenya calque Laicalassë favored by enthusiasts; Lego sometimes appears as a nickname. While typically given to boys, its meaning and modern coinage make it effectively unisex.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Boys | 2019 | #183 | 2 | 1,462 |
| United States | Boys | 2018 | #880 | 5 | 7,242 |
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