Alexa vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexa

Girl #808 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Greek American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#808
Total SSA Count
348
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lex, Lexi, Alex

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alexa Rank #808
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #808 for Alexa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexa ___

  • Alexa Grace
  • Alexa Marie
  • Alexa Rose
  • Alexa Claire
  • Alexa Nicole
  • Alexa Jean

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 Alexa

Marcus Julian Sofia Natalia Adrian

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexa or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alexa at #808 in the United States.

What do Alexa and Theodore mean?

Alexa means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Alexa and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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