Leto vs Macai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leto

Boy #5,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the hidden one, lady"

Origin: Pre-Greek/Lycian

Cultural Roots

Greek American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,815
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Macai

Boy #6,000 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,000
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Leto Rank #5,815
Macai Rank #6,000

Leto is more popular, ranked #5815 vs #6000 for Macai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leto ___

  • Leto James
  • Leto Alexander
  • Leto River
  • Leto August
  • Leto Felix
  • Leto Orion

Macai ___

  • Macai James
  • Macai Leon
  • Macai Andre
  • Macai Isaiah
  • Macai Elijah
  • Macai Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leto

Apollo Artemis Castor Phoebe Orion

If you choose Macai

Zion Josiah Amos Naomi Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leto or Macai more popular?

Leto is more popular, ranked #5815 compared to Macai at #6000 in the United States.

What do Leto and Macai mean?

Leto means "the hidden one, lady" (Pre-Greek/Lycian origin). Macai means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leto and Macai boy or girl names?

Leto is primarily a boy name. Macai is primarily a boy name.

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