Alexios vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexios

Boy #4,109 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men, protector of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Byzantine Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,109
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alex, Alexio, Lex

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alexios Rank #4,109
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4109 for Alexios.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexios ___

  • Alexios Konstantinos
  • Alexios Nikolaos
  • Alexios Dimitrios
  • Alexios Petros
  • Alexios Ioannis
  • Alexios Michael

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 Alexios

Nikolaos Konstantinos Theodoros Eirene Zoe

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexios or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alexios at #4109 in the United States.

What do Alexios and Theodore mean?

Alexios means "defender of men, protector of the people" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Alexios and Theodore boy or girl names?

Alexios is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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