Laszlo vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laszlo

Boy #3,930 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Hungarian Romanian Czech Slovak Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,930
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Laci, Lali

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Laszlo Rank #3,930
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3930 for Laszlo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laszlo ___

  • Laszlo Alexander
  • Laszlo James
  • Laszlo Viktor
  • Laszlo Miklos
  • Laszlo Attila
  • Laszlo Charles

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 Laszlo

Zoltan Attila Bela Erzsebet Ilona

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laszlo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Laszlo at #3930 in the United States.

What do Laszlo and Theodore mean?

Laszlo means "glorious ruler" (Slavic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Laszlo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Laszlo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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