Heitor vs Teodoro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heitor

Boy #2,562 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holding fast, steadfast protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,562
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hei, Tor

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Heitor Rank #2,562
Teodoro Rank #2,417

Teodoro is more popular, ranked #2417 vs #2562 for Heitor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Heitor ___

  • Heitor Miguel
  • Heitor Rafael
  • Heitor Lucas
  • Heitor Eduardo
  • Heitor Gabriel
  • Heitor Carlos

Teodoro ___

  • Teodoro Luis
  • Teodoro José
  • Teodoro Miguel
  • Teodoro Antonio
  • Teodoro Rafael
  • Teodoro Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Heitor

Mateus Bernardo Camila Valentina Rodrigo

If you choose Teodoro

Santiago Isabella Diego Sofia Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heitor or Teodoro more popular?

Teodoro is more popular, ranked #2417 compared to Heitor at #2562 in the United States.

What do Heitor and Teodoro mean?

Heitor means "holding fast, steadfast protector" (Greek origin). Teodoro means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Heitor and Teodoro boy or girl names?

Heitor is primarily a boy name. Teodoro is primarily a boy name.

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