Americus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Americus

Boy #37,943 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

Cultural Roots

American Latin Italian Germanic Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,943
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ameri, Ricky, Rick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Americus Rank #37,943
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #37943 for Americus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Americus ___

  • Americus James
  • Americus Cole
  • Americus Henry
  • Americus Reid
  • Americus Tate
  • Americus Grant

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 Americus

Augustus Cornelius Florence Columbia Theodore

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Americus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Americus at #37943 in the United States.

What do Americus and Theodore mean?

Americus means "home ruler, powerful ruler" (Germanic via Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Americus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Americus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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