Theodore vs Yuto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yuto

Boy #6,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, superior (yu) + Big Dipper, leader (to)"

Origin: Japanese kanji 悠斗

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,168
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Yuto Rank #6,168

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6168 for Yuto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodore ___

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

Yuto ___

  • Yuto Kenji
  • Yuto Hiroshi
  • Yuto Takeshi
  • Yuto Ryota
  • Yuto Daichi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Yuto

Hana Yuki Sota Kenta Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yuto more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yuto at #6168 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yuto mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Yuto means "gentle, superior (yu) + Big Dipper, leader (to)" (Japanese kanji 悠斗 origin).

Are Theodore and Yuto boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yuto is primarily a boy name.

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