Angelo vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angelo

Boy #286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"angel; messenger of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Filipino American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#286
Total SSA Count
1,170
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Angel, Ange, Gelo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Angelo Rank #286
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #286 for Angelo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angelo ___

  • Angelo James
  • Angelo Michael
  • Angelo Dominic
  • Angelo Vincent
  • Angelo Marco
  • Angelo Leo

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 Angelo

Marco Luca Gianna Sofia Matteo

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angelo or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Angelo at #286 in the United States.

What do Angelo and Theodore mean?

Angelo means "angel; messenger of God" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Angelo and Theodore boy or girl names?

Angelo is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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