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  LEAR

The meaning of the boy name Lear is SHAKESPEARIAN KING.

Details on LEAR:

Gender:
Boy
Meaning(s):
Shakespearian king
Popularity for Boy:
24,590th in the USA (bottom 25%)
Origin(s) 
Themes / lists: 

Latest USA SSA birth information:

7 births
LEAR as a BOY in 2015

The meaning(s) of LEAR:

The name Lear is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Lear is: Shakespearian king.
English meaning
The name Lear is a Shakespearean baby name. In Shakespearean the meaning of the name Lear is: Tragedy of King Lear' Lear, King of Britain.
Shakespearean meaning

USA birth(s) for LEAR by year:

Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name LEAR

 LEAR as a boy

YearBoy Births
20157 births
20136 births
20126 births
20116 births
20096 births
19975 births
19665 births
19636 births
19607 births
19505 births
19467 births
19445 births
194211 births
19419 births
19407 births
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19388 births
19377 births
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19355 births
19346 births
193310 births
19327 births
19316 births
19308 births
19297 births
192816 births
19279 births
192615 births
19257 births
192414 births
192317 births

About the name LEAR

**Lear** - A name steeped in history and rich in meaning, Lear evokes a sense of wisdom and strength. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic and Welsh roots, where it is often associated with the word "leir," meaning "a form of the sea" or "ocean," symbolizing depth and vastness. The name gained prominence through literature, most notably in Shakespeare's tragic king Lear, where it embodies themes of power, folly, and the complexities of human relationships. Associated with the majestic landscapes of Britain, particularly Wales, Lear resonates with the echoes of myth and legend, conjuring images of rolling hills and stormy seas. While not exceedingly common, the name finds a place in various cultures, including English-speaking countries and regions with Celtic heritage, where it carries an air of nobility and gravitas. Choosing Lear for your child may infuse their life with a sense of adventure and introspection, linking them to a legacy of wisdom and the call of the wild, a name that whispers of both literary grandeur and the enduring beauty of nature.

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