Abbott vs Theseus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbott

Boy #3,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father, head of monastery"

Origin: Aramaic via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,766
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abe, Ab

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Theseus

Boy #3,732 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to set, to place, to establish"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,732
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Seo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abbott Rank #3,766
Theseus Rank #3,732

Theseus is more popular, ranked #3732 vs #3766 for Abbott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abbott ___

  • Abbott James
  • Abbott William
  • Abbott Henry
  • Abbott Thomas
  • Abbott Charles
  • Abbott Edward

Theseus ___

  • Theseus Ajax
  • Theseus Leon
  • Theseus James
  • Theseus Cole
  • Theseus Atlas
  • Theseus Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbott or Theseus more popular?

Theseus is more popular, ranked #3732 compared to Abbott at #3766 in the United States.

What do Abbott and Theseus mean?

Abbott means "father, head of monastery" (Aramaic via Latin origin). Theseus means "to set, to place, to establish" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Abbott and Theseus boy or girl names?

Abbott is primarily a boy name. Theseus is primarily a boy name.

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