Alexandr vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexandr

Girl #890 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Czech Slovak Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#890
Total SSA Count
301
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alex, Sasha, Lexie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alexandr Rank #890
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #890 for Alexandr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexandr ___

  • Alexandr Grace
  • Alexandr Marie
  • Alexandr Rose
  • Alexandr Sofia
  • Alexandr Elena
  • Alexandr Nika

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 Alexandr

Natasha Dmitri Katerina Nikolai Irina

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexandr or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alexandr at #890 in the United States.

What do Alexandr and Theodore mean?

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

Are Alexandr and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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