Anders vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#835
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Ander

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Anders Rank #835
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #835 for Anders.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anders ___

  • Anders James
  • Anders Erik
  • Anders Lars
  • Anders Bjorn
  • Anders Cole
  • Anders Reid

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 Anders

Soren Magnus Astrid Ingrid Lars

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anders or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Anders and Theodore mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Anders and Theodore boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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