Benjamin vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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Benjamin Rank #11

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #11 for Benjamin.

Is Benjamin or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Benjamin at #11 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Theodore mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Benjamin and Theodore boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.