Jackson vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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Jackson Rank #35

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Jackson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Theodore mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jackson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.