Ansley vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ansley

Girl #1,317 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing near a hermitage"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,317
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ans, Lee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ansley Rank #1,317
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1317 for Ansley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ansley ___

  • Ansley Grace
  • Ansley Mae
  • Ansley Rose
  • Ansley Claire
  • Ansley Kate
  • Ansley Jane

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 Ansley

Hadley Kinsley Brayden Emerson Presley

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ansley or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ansley at #1317 in the United States.

What do Ansley and Theodore mean?

Ansley means "woodland clearing near a hermitage" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ansley and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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