Arlet vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlet

Girl #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle power, noble strength"

Origin: Germanic arn + lette (diminutive)

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#719
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arlie, Lettie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arlet Rank #719
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #719 for Arlet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlet ___

  • Arlet Sofia
  • Arlet Marie
  • Arlet Valentina
  • Arlet Isabella
  • Arlet Camille
  • Arlet Noemi

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 Arlet

Scarlett Violet Emmett Julian Celeste

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlet or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Arlet at #719 in the United States.

What do Arlet and Theodore mean?

Arlet means "eagle power, noble strength" (Germanic arn + lette (diminutive) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Arlet and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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