Samuel vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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Samuel Rank #17

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #17 for Samuel.

Is Samuel or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Samuel at #17 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Theodore mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Samuel and Theodore boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.