Theseus vs Dewey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theseus

Boy #3,732 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to set, to place, to establish"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English Classical

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Boy #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Theseus Rank #3,732

Dewey Rank #3,607

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 vs #3732 for Theseus.

Is Theseus or Dewey more popular?

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 compared to Theseus at #3732 in the United States.

What do Theseus and Dewey mean?

Theseus means "to set, to place, to establish" (Ancient Greek origin). Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Theseus and Dewey boy or girl names?

Theseus is primarily a boy name. Dewey is primarily a boy name.