Andrei vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrei

Boy #2,251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Romanian Russian Bulgarian Greek Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,251
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Andi, Andre

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Popularity Comparison

Andrei Rank #2,251
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2251 for Andrei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrei ___

  • Andrei Stefan
  • Andrei Mihai
  • Andrei Victor
  • Andrei Alexandru
  • Andrei Ioan
  • Andrei Cristian

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 Andrei

Mihai Cristina Elena Stefan Maria

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrei or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Andrei at #2251 in the United States.

What do Andrei and Theodore mean?

Andrei means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Andrei and Theodore boy or girl names?

Andrei is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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