Abby vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abby

Girl #626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#626
Total SSA Count
474
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ab, Abs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abby Rank #626
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #626 for Abby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abby ___

  • Abby Grace
  • Abby Rose
  • Abby Claire
  • Abby Marie
  • Abby Kate

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abby

Sam Luke Hannah Emma Ben

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abby or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Abby at #626 in the United States.

What do Abby and Theodore mean?

Abby means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Abby and Theodore boy or girl names?

Abby is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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