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Leto vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leto

Boy #5,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the hidden one, lady"

Origin: Pre-Greek/Lycian

Cultural Roots

Greek American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,815
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Theo

Girl #4,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,494
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Leto Rank #5,815
Theo Rank #4,494

Theo is more popular, ranked #4494 vs #5815 for Leto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leto or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #4494 compared to Leto at #5815 in the United States.

What do Leto and Theo mean?

Leto means "the hidden one, lady" (Pre-Greek/Lycian origin). Theo means "gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)" (Greek origin).

Are Leto and Theo boy or girl names?

Leto is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a girl name.

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