Ianto vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ianto

Boy #24,478 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,478
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ian

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ianto Rank #24,478
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #24478 for Ianto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ianto ___

  • Ianto Rhys
  • Ianto Morgan
  • Ianto Emlyn
  • Ianto Owen
  • Ianto Gethin

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ianto

Rhiannon Cerys Gareth Seren

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ianto or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ianto at #24478 in the United States.

What do Ianto and Theodore mean?

Ianto means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin via Welsh origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ianto and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ianto is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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