for a ‘loyal man’ from Middle English lele ‘loyal faithful’ (Old French leial) + man. Compare Leal. The name may sometimes have been confused with Lilleyman.
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What is the origin of the name Lealman?
for a ‘loyal man’ from Middle English lele ‘loyal faithful’ (Old French leial) + man. Compare Leal. The name may sometimes have been confused with Lilleyman.