Theodore vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Theodore Rank #4

Samuel Rank #17

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

Is Theodore or Samuel more popular?

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

What do Theodore and Samuel mean?

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

Are Theodore and Samuel boy or girl names?

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