Arlington vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlington

Boy #4,649 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,649
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Arley, Arly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlington Rank #4,649
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4649 for Arlington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlington ___

  • Arlington James
  • Arlington Scott
  • Arlington Cole
  • Arlington Hayes
  • Arlington Reid
  • Arlington Grant

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 Arlington

Hamilton Lincoln Wellington Hadley Remington

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlington or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Arlington at #4649 in the United States.

What do Arlington and Theodore mean?

Arlington means "Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Arlington and Theodore boy or girl names?

Arlington is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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