Leonid vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonid

Boy #4,244 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the lion, lion-like"

Origin: Greek leon (lion)

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Greek Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,244
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Leo, Lyona

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Leonid Rank #4,244
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4244 for Leonid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leonid ___

  • Leonid Aleksei
  • Leonid Mikhail
  • Leonid Dmitri
  • Leonid Nikolai
  • Leonid Ivan
  • Leonid Pavel

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 Leonid

Natasha Olga Dmitri Anastasia Yuri

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leonid or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Leonid at #4244 in the United States.

What do Leonid and Theodore mean?

Leonid means "son of the lion, lion-like" (Greek leon (lion) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Leonid and Theodore boy or girl names?

Leonid is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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