Adele vs Theodora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adele

Girl #799 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#799
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del, Delly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adele Rank #799
Theodora Rank #812

Adele is more popular, ranked #799 vs #812 for Theodora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adele ___

  • Adele Rose
  • Adele Grace
  • Adele Marie
  • Adele Louise
  • Adele Claire
  • Adele Jane

Theodora ___

  • Theodora Rose
  • Theodora Mae
  • Theodora Jane
  • Theodora Claire
  • Theodora Louise
  • Theodora Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adele

Eloise Vivienne Celine Hugo Marcel

If you choose Theodora

Sebastian Eleanor Maximilian Josephine Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adele or Theodora more popular?

Adele is more popular, ranked #799 compared to Theodora at #812 in the United States.

What do Adele and Theodora mean?

Adele means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin). Theodora means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Adele and Theodora boy or girl names?

Adele is primarily a girl name. Theodora is primarily a girl name.

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