Dario vs Leandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dario

Boy #636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#636
Total SSA Count
439
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Rio

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dario Rank #636
Leandro Rank #500

Leandro is more popular, ranked #500 vs #636 for Dario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dario ___

  • Dario Luca
  • Dario James
  • Dario Marco
  • Dario Sebastian
  • Dario Rafael

Leandro ___

  • Leandro Miguel
  • Leandro Antonio
  • Leandro Rafael
  • Leandro Sebastian
  • Leandro Mateo
  • Leandro Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dario

Marco Lucia Sofia Matteo Elena

If you choose Leandro

Valentina Isabella Sofia Mateo Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dario or Leandro more popular?

Leandro is more popular, ranked #500 compared to Dario at #636 in the United States.

What do Dario and Leandro mean?

Dario means "possessing goodness" (Old Persian origin). Leandro means "lion man" (Greek origin).

Are Dario and Leandro boy or girl names?

Dario is primarily a boy name. Leandro is primarily a boy name.

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