Lena vs Kato

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Boy #2,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"second of twins"

Origin: Luganda

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Lena Rank #263

Kato Rank #2,796

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #2796 for Kato.

Is Lena or Kato more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Kato at #2796 in the United States.

What do Lena and Kato mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Kato means "second of twins" (Luganda origin).

Are Lena and Kato boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Kato is primarily a boy name.