Nathan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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Nathan Rank #62

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Theodore mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nathan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.