Leto
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Lion — symbol of courage, royalty, and fierce protection
Origin: Latin — leo (lion), from Greek leon
Popularity: Ranked #6314 in 2025 with 14 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Leo. Shares the meaning 'Lion.'
Similar names: leo, letta, letti, lettie, letty, lexton, leyton, lleyton
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Leto? About 1 in 237,750 babies born in 2025 were named Leto, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
Explore more baby names at BabyNa.me — 29,000+ names with meanings, origins, and popularity trends.
Loading name...
Frequently asked about Leto
What does the name Leto mean?
Leto means “Lion — symbol of courage, royalty, and fierce protection” from Latin — leo (lion), from Greek leon roots.
What is the origin of the name Leto?
Leto has Latin — leo (lion), from Greek leon origin. The traditional meaning is “Lion — symbol of courage, royalty, and fierce protection”.
How popular is Leto?
Leto ranked #6143 in 2025 — given to 14 babies that year.
When was Leto most popular?
Leto peaked in 2022 with 16 babies registered that year.
Is Leto a boy or girl name?
Leto is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Letos in registered births are male.
Is the name Leto rising or falling in popularity?
Leto has risen 5192 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11335 in 2020 to #6143 in 2025.
How long has Leto been recorded?
Leto appears in birth records across 15 years — from 2006 through 2025.