Amethyst vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amethyst

Girl #1,324 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"purple gemstone"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American New Age

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,324
Total SSA Count
173
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Ami, Thyst

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Popularity Comparison

Amethyst Rank #1,324
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1324 for Amethyst.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amethyst ___

  • Amethyst Rose
  • Amethyst Grace
  • Amethyst Jane
  • Amethyst Mae
  • Amethyst Claire
  • Amethyst Elise

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amethyst or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Amethyst at #1324 in the United States.

What do Amethyst and Theodore mean?

Amethyst means "purple gemstone" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Amethyst and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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