Oswald vs Theodor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oswald

Boy #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

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Boy #2,097 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Oswald Rank #2,124

Theodor Rank #2,097

Theodor is more popular, ranked #2097 vs #2124 for Oswald.

Is Oswald or Theodor more popular?

Theodor is more popular, ranked #2097 compared to Oswald at #2124 in the United States.

What do Oswald and Theodor mean?

Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin). Theodor means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Oswald and Theodor boy or girl names?

Oswald is primarily a boy name. Theodor is primarily a boy name.