April
Meaning
"to open (spring)"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #502
- Total SSA Count
- 607
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Ape, Appy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"to open (spring)"
Origin: Latin
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #502 for April.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to April at #502 in the United States.
April means "to open (spring)" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
April is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.