Alba vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alba

Girl #1,173 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, bright, dawn"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Scottish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,173
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Albi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alba Rank #1,173
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1173 for Alba.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alba ___

  • Alba Rose
  • Alba Sofia
  • Alba Elena
  • Alba Lucia
  • Alba Grace
  • Alba Valentina

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 Alba

Luna Valentina Sofia Marco Elena

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alba or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alba at #1173 in the United States.

What do Alba and Theodore mean?

Alba means "white, bright, dawn" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Alba and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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