Legend
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Legend is an English name meaning “story”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.08% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Legend
Legend is a name of English origin, signifying a narrative of cultural importance or a story passed down through generations. Emerging as a modern given name, it draws directly from the vocabulary term denoting historical, often heroic, accounts. Its usage reflects a contemporary trend of selecting words that carry connotations of distinction and enduring impact.
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Gender Usage of the Name Legend
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Legend is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.08% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Legend
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Legend is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 1.9K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 766K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 28K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 2.62M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Legend ranked #470 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #483 in 2024 — an improvement of 13 places. Legend maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #281 in 2021. Its lowest recorded position was #8,294 in 2002. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -159 places (from #311 to #470).
Characteristics of the Name Legend
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- L — Boy Names Starting with L
- Ends with
- d — Boy Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Legend is a two-syllable word-name with a staccato stress. There is no singular cultural entity tied to this name, but its usage as a moniker for musical artists has made it a symbol of contemporary self-branding. This association with modern pop-culture fame suggests an Edgy & Rebel aesthetic.
Middle Names For Legend
Middle names used with LegendMethodology
Legend is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Legend Paulo · Legend Marcellous · Legend Devante · Legend Demond · Legend AugustusView all 8 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for LegendMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Legend is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Legend Jacob · Legend Jason · Legend Jesus · Legend Jerry · Legend Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Legend
Sound Like Legend Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Lejend · Legynd
Spelled Like Legend Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Lejend · Legynd
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Larry · Logan · Lawrence · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Legend Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: David · Richard · Donald · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Legend”
Dictionary Meaning of "Legend"Methodology
A male given name
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How to Spell Legend in ASL
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