Alexandros vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexandros

Boy #3,241 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men, protector of the people"

Origin: Greek 'alexein' + 'aner'

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Byzantine European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,241
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alex, Lexis, Alec

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alexandros Rank #3,241
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3241 for Alexandros.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexandros ___

  • Alexandros Konstantinos
  • Alexandros Nikolaos
  • Alexandros James
  • Alexandros Philip
  • Alexandros Michael
  • Alexandros Theodore

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 Alexandros

Nikolaos Sophia Eleni Dimitrios Athena

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexandros or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alexandros at #3241 in the United States.

What do Alexandros and Theodore mean?

Alexandros means "defender of men, protector of the people" (Greek 'alexein' + 'aner' origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Alexandros and Theodore boy or girl names?

Alexandros is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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