Alban vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alban

Boy #6,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Alba (the white city)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Albanian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,993
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Alban Rank #6,993
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6993 for Alban.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alban ___

  • Alban James
  • Alban Edward
  • Alban Michael
  • Alban Thomas
  • Alban John

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 Alban

Hugh Celia Edmund Matilda

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alban or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alban at #6993 in the United States.

What do Alban and Theodore mean?

Alban means "from Alba (the white city)" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Alban and Theodore boy or girl names?

Alban is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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