Acton vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Acton

Boy #44,136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree settlement, oak town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44,136
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace, Act

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Acton Rank #44,136
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #44136 for Acton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Acton ___

  • Acton James
  • Acton William
  • Acton John
  • Acton Thomas
  • Acton Henry
  • Acton George

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acton or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Acton at #44136 in the United States.

What do Acton and Theodore mean?

Acton means "oak tree settlement, oak town" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Acton and Theodore boy or girl names?

Acton is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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