Theodore vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Theodore Rank #4

David Rank #31

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #31 for David.

Is Theodore or David more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Theodore and David mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Theodore and David boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.