Leandro vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leandro

Boy #500 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Brazilian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#500
Total SSA Count
611
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Andre

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Leandro Rank #500
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #500 for Leandro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leandro ___

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

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 Leandro

Valentina Isabella Sofia Mateo Rafael

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leandro or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Leandro at #500 in the United States.

What do Leandro and Theodore mean?

Leandro means "lion man" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Leandro and Theodore boy or girl names?

Leandro is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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