US Popularity Rank: 10786

Origin: German

Meaning: Vassal, liegeman; Tenant

Lehman is a lofty Jewish and German surname, breaking boundaries as a masculine personal name. Based on Lehmann, from the German lēheman, Lehman carries the meanings “vassal,” “liegeman,” and “tenant”—a person who held land on the conditions of allegiance, homage, or payment. Bearing the reminder that we share the world, baby Lehman may be inspired to treat all living things with love and respect.